3 “Must Have” Baits For Early Summer Bass Fishing!

New June 19, 2026 6 views
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Jump in the boat with Matt and his dad for a fun day on the water! They’re keeping it simple, focusing on key patterns and enjoying the day together. It doesn’t take long before the fish start getting bigger, the patterns branch out, and the real fun begins!

The duo quickly built a pattern throwing the new “Tactical Shad” and “Tactical Twilight” senkos that Matt and Tim designed in collaboration with Yamamoto. Once the pattern is established, Matt begins mixing it up in search of more and bigger bass. While the best fish of the day all came on senkos, there were two other key patterns that have been proven producers this time of year.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt and his dad used throughout the day. They’ve included bait colors, terminal components, as well as the rod and reel combos that helped them land their fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*TACTICALBASSIN MERCH…*
•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

*SENKO LAUNCH VIDEO…*
Tactical Senko Announcement Video: https://youtu.be/xkcAMPmtbWk

*THE SENKOS…*
•Yamamoto 5″ Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Twilight

Wacky Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Size: 1/0

Texas Hook– Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Size: 2/0

*SOFT JERKBAITS…*
•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT
Color: Tinsel Brown

•Xzone 5″ Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo
Color: Gizzard Shad

•Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Size: 3/0

*THE KARASHI…*
•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7
Colors: See Through Shad, Juvy Gill

*MATT’S SENKO COMBO…*
Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 6’9″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1
Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb
Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

*DALE’S SENKO COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima 7’4″ Med Light: https://bit.ly/3uDBhcY
Reel– Shimano Stella 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg
Line– Sunline SX1 Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

*SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Fenwick World Class 6’8″ Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya
Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s
Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

*KARASHI COMBO…*
Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A
Model: Expada
Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0
Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

*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… *

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 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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