Know the water. Build your setup.
Choose a bass rig around the cover and the presentation you want. Compare components before building your tackle list.
Start with your access and the water in front of you.
Understand the setup before you shop.
The setup
Present a soft plastic with the hook point protected for cover.
Choose your components ↓Match the hook gap to the plastic’s body.
Select the parts you need.
Rod and reel are separate. Confirm the hook gap clears the compressed plastic.
Individual products at their current prices; no bundle discount. Check sizes and pack counts on each product page.
The setup
Keep a soft plastic on a leader behind a sliding weight.
Choose your components ↓Leader length and weight depend on the bottom and presentation.
Select the parts you need.
Also needed: a bead and suitable main line / leader material.
Individual products at their current prices; no bundle discount. Check sizes and pack counts on each product page.
The setup
Hold a soft plastic above a separate bottom weight.
Choose your components ↓Tie the hook above the weight and keep the bait clear of bottom.
Select the parts you need.
Rod and reel are separate. Check the selected sinker and hook sizes on their product pages.
Individual products at their current prices; no bundle discount. Check sizes and pack counts on each product page.
Start with vegetation, wood, rock, or an edge.
Allow enough hook gap for the plastic to compress.
Control slack so you can notice a change in weight or movement.
Fishing reference: Texas Parks & Wildlife. Check the rules for the water you fish.
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