Baits & Lures That Just Work
A small, reliable kit for most waters—plus how to retrieve each lure.
Freshwater Staples
- Inline Spinner cast cross-current, moderate retrieve.
- Plastic Worm (Senko) weightless or Texas rig, slow twitches.
- Jig + Craw hop down ledges/wood for bass.
Inshore/Salt Staples
- Gold Spoon steady pace over grass flats.
- Paddle Tail + Jig slow roll near bottom.
- Topwater Walker dawn/dusk, “walk the dog”.
Recommended Picks
Inline Spinners
Senko-style Worms (5")
Jig + Craw
Gold “Fishing” Spoons
Paddle Tails + Jig Heads
Topwater Walkers
Retrieve Basics
- Cold water: slow it down, pause longer.
- Windy/choppy: louder/brighter baits often win.
- Clear water: natural colors, subtle actions.
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