Targeting Bass In The Desert SouthWest With Adam Hinkle! (Tactical Family)

Jump in the boat with Tactical Family member and good friend, Adam Hinkle! Today he’s in Yuma, Arizona on the Lower Colorado River, chasing bass in the desert. From micro baits, to crankbaits and jerkbaits, even the big glide bait, Adam does what it takes to put fish the boat!

We all face tough conditions and there is a lot that can be learned watching someone grind through less than ideal conditions. Few anglers would think to fish a 3" Sakamata Shad weightless, then turn around and throw a glide at the same fish. Adam is a well rounded angler that is very familiar with tough fishing conditions, growing up on the pressured lakes of Southern California.

Below you’ll find links to all the baits and gear Adam used to catch his fish. We’ve included specific colors, rigging components, as well as the closest available rods to the custom models Adam builds for himself. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*SOFT JERKBAIT…*
•Deps 3" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd
Color: Electric Shad
•Owner Haymaker: https://bit.ly/3Muie8j
Size: 2/0

*CRANKBAIT…*
•Rapala DT–8 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/40JmoBQ
Color: Rusty

*JERKBAIT…*
•Lucky Craft Slender Pointer 97MR: https://bit.ly/4a5FV68
Colors: NC Shell, Ghost Minnow

*GLIDE BAIT…*
•Gancraft Jointed Claw 178: https://bit.ly/2d5l48K
Favorite Colors: Waka Ayu, Clearlake Hitch

*SAKAMATA ROD…*
Rod– Megabass 7’4" Enforcer: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej
Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 2500: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv
Line– Cortland Master Braid (5 lb): https://bit.ly/3Mt1iVf
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

*CRANKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ
Reel– Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

*JERKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Megabass Levante Jerkbait Special: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Reel– Shimano SLX DC (XG): https://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

*GLIDE BAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Megabass Levante 7’5" EMTF: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Model: Extreme Mission Type F
Reel– Shimano Curado 200M (XG): https://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line– Seaguar Red Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *

Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 13: https://bit.ly/4hgdC4O

*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…* 

Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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