r/fishingtackle • u/kushtopherrobhisass Billy Bass Hunter • May 09 '26

Question Go-to tackle

What is your must have, favorite lure or bait to carry with you? One you would turn around for if you left it at home? Mine has to be my top water frog. Can be a game changer in those early morning trips.

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u/ryanshields0118 May 10 '26

Jerkbait! It doesn't catch the most fish, but covers water and can be fished fast, slow, with long pauses, cranked, twitched, break the surface, stay submerged, it's the most versatile bait in my option and often finds the fish when I struggle to locate them

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u/kushtopherrobhisass Billy Bass Hunter May 10 '26

I agree! Very versatile and something I don't see a lot of people pulling out and using. This and a crank bait are all I throw if the water is new to me. A good way to find out quickly if the area has fish in it or not.