Reel
Lew's Team Lew's Pro-Ti Gen 2 Baitcasting ReelPT1SHG2 / PT1SHLG2
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Learn & Shop
Learn the Technique. Find the Gear. Go Fishing.
Explore step-by-step bass fishing techniques and learn how each approach fits different conditions. TJ’s specific setups and product recommendations are coming next.
From the water
What’s working for me
View all 18 picks on one pageA closer look at the gear I’m using. Open a pick for the details and a link to shop it.
Rod
St. Croix Bass X Casting RodBass X casting series
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Rod
St. Croix Bass X Spinning RodBass X spinning series
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Reel
Abu Garcia Revo SX Spinning ReelREVO3 SX SP
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Rod
Daiwa Tatula XT Spinning RodTatula XT spinning series
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Rod
Daiwa Tatula XT Casting RodTatula XT casting series
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Soft plastic
Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flux-Gill3.5 inch · 6 pack
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Hook
Gamakatsu Black EWG Offset Worm HookEWG offset
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Hook
Gamakatsu G-Finesse Drop Shot Hook6 pack
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Line
Berkley GinClear Performance Casting Fluorocarbon200 yd filler spool
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Line
PowerPro Super Slick V2 Braided Line8-carrier braid
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Soft plastic
Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flatworm3.6 in / 4.25 in
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Soft plastic
Roboworm 4.5" Straight Tail Worm10 pack
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Soft plastic
Rapala CrushCity Mooch MinnowCCMMN
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Soft plastic
Rapala CrushCity Bronco Bug4 in
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Soft plastic
Rapala CrushCity The Jerk3.75 in
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Soft plastic
Rapala CrushCity Cleanup Craw3.5 in
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Soft plastic
Yamamoto Senko 7 in Stickbait7 in · 5 pack
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Gear to watch
What’s hot right now
A rotating selection of fishing gear worth a closer look. Each pick links to its product details and a retailer.
Worms
Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flatworm3.6 in / 4.25 in
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Worms
Roboworm Fat Straight Tail Worm8 pack
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Creature Baits
6th Sense The Abstract Creature BaitCreature bait
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Creature Baits
Berkley PowerBait MaxScent MoebaCreature bait
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Stick Baits
Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The GeneralStick worm
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Stick Baits
Daiwa Yamamoto Neko Fat WormNeko worm
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Craws
Rapala CrushCity Cleanup Craw3.5 in
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Craws
Rapala CrushCity Bronco Bug4 in
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Baitfish
Hog Farmer Baits Spunk ShadBaitfish
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Baitfish
Rapala CrushCity Mooch MinnowCCMMN
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Grubs
Strike King Rage Twin Tail Menace Grub8 pack
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Grubs
Yamamoto Double Tail Hula GrubGrub
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Trailers
Missile Baits Spunk ShadTrailer / baitfish
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Toads & Frogs
Frog Factory Ribbit FrogSoft body frog
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Toads & Frogs
Frog Factory Ribbit Top Toad FrogSoft body toad
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Eight techniques
Pick a technique to start.
Drop Shotting
Keep a soft-plastic bait above a weight and work it slowly at a chosen depth.
Learn Drop Shotting
Flipping & Punching
Place a compact bait into specific pieces of cover, or work it through a mat of vegetation.
Learn Flipping & Punching
Topwater
Fish lures at the surface and adjust cadence to match open water, edges or vegetation.
Learn Topwater
Moving Baits
Cover water with crankbaits, spinnerbaits, bladed jigs and other steady-retrieve lures.
Learn Moving Baits
Big Swimbaits
Present larger fish-shaped baits with equipment rated for their weight and hooks.
Learn Big Swimbaits
General Soft Plastics
Learn versatile worm and creature-bait rigs for fishing through open water and cover.
Learn General Soft Plastics
Finesse
Use small baits, lighter tackle and controlled movement when a subtle presentation makes sense.
Learn Finesse
Jig Fishing
Work a skirted jig along bottom and cover, from rock and docks to vegetation edges.
Learn Jig Fishing