Top Performing Baits for Bass Fishing! (MUST HAVE!)

What’s up everyone! Welcome back to another episode—and in this one, we’re talking TACKLE.

You ever stare at your gear and wonder, “What the heck do I even bring today?”
Whether you’ve got 10 lures or 10,000 in your garage, picking the right ones to bring is TOUGH.

So today, I’m breaking down one tackle box + one bag of soft plastics that will have you covered—no matter what body of water you’re fishing. Lake, pond, river. Clear water, muddy water. From the bank, kayak, or boat… this system works everywhere.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ The 2 critical factors you must cover when choosing baits
✅ The topwater, mid-column, and bottom baits I always carry
✅ How to prep for any water clarity or depth zone
✅ The core colors every angler should pack
✅ How to downsize your gear without limiting your success
✅ My go-to plastics + trailers + finesse picks for any season

Fishing Gear:
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Thank you to my 2025 Sponsors!!!

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Waterland Co: www.waterlandco.com (use code STEM for 15% off!)
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:47 Perfect for any angler!
1:12 Two factors you NEED to know!
2:15 Top of the Water Column
4:54 Middle of the Water Column
8:25 Bottom of the Water Column
9:18 Soft plastics to Bring
11:59 Recap