Mar 1 - you are an amateur riding with Kevin Van Dam what do you take

[MotherNature]

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[MotherNature]

All posts must be on topic, and tonight's topic is -

You have just been selected to fish a B.A.S.S. tournament as an amateur riding with Kevin Van Dam. You get to take 4 rods and one tackle bag that has 3 compartments on the sides and will hold 4 full size Plano boxes. This tournament is going to be held in late March and you can expect the water to be slightly stained 1-3 foot visibility and water temperatures to vary between 57-63 degrees. Weather conditions are unknown and the lake is on the rise because of the previous week's rains.

What do you take with you? Take into consideration all the variables supplied, and let us know what you would take since you can't take it all. Provide a quick reason why you choose that particular item. Items can be repeated by multiple members as long as the reason the item was selected is different. Don't forget items related to personal comfort as well as tackle. List your rod choices, bait choices, even what types of line you will spool up with or carry extra of and why. You will only get one entry for each post so post your items one at a time.  To qualify you need to list your item and give a reason you picked that bait. If your item is a lure you must include the size and color choice for these water conditions.

Example: A white and chartreuse 1/8 oz spinnerbait incase the are feeding on smaller bait fish and this color is fairly universal.

Example: A chrome and silver 1/4 oz. rattle trap because it is my confidence bait for these water temperatures and clarity.

Example: A Chartreuse 3/4 oz. Spinnerbait, because I will be fishing behind Kevin Van Dam and I know he burns up the water so I might be able to fish deeper behind him with a heavier bait.

[TackleTester]

Strike King Wild Shiner in a Clown to get the negative fish by dead sticking

[TackleTester]

3/4 Oz. all white spinnerbait for deep water bass

[TackleTester]

Booyah Mini Shad Spinnerbait (Siver skirt, silver blades) to look like a school of minnows (an easy meal for some bass)

[fishing nut]

A 3/8 blk blue jig with extra loud rattles, pitch it into newly flooded areas with the rising water, especially brush and cattails.

[TackleTester]

X-Rap Slashbait (Hot Head

[TackleTester]

3/8 oz. Boo Jig (Black and Blue

[casey3535]

ROD #1- 7FT GLOOMIS SPINNERBAIT ROD MED-HEV- SIMPLY THE BEST SPINNERBAIT ROD I have ever held, and fishing with Van damm I'll need it.

[Bman]

Bag of green pumkin tubes.  that color is universal for must conditions 3.5inch
                                                                                    Bman

[Fishaholic]

6.5' fast taper fiberglass spinning rod and Shimano spinning reel loaded with 6 lb. test Berkley XL to fish tubes with

[bassadict69]

4" Pumpkin Chartreuse lizard...Fishing behind him, I'll have to fish fast, but the lizard should pick up a few that he missed.

[Steve_W]

I got to take a rebel floating minnow  4 in  just to change things up a little

[fishing nut]

A black cavitron 1/4 ounce buzzbait retrieved really slow, early mourning, cloudy conditions evening, get some reaction strikes.

[TackleTester]

5 in Tiki Sticks for prespawn bass looking for spawnign areas

[Fishaholic]

6' Berkley graphite rod with Shimano BT Baitcaster spooled up with 30lb. test ProLine for use with spinners and plugs

[left_turn56]

I would take everything I own, and still have room for sandwiches with that tackle bag...guess I needd to stop at the shop before I go and get a 1/4 red and silver rattle trap with the red hooks...seems to work in many situations for me.
left_turn56

[casey3535]

Reel #1- Plueguer President baitcaster 6;3;1 - I can really chug that blade with this reel, and the quick retrive is a must to fish behind Van Damm.

[TackleTester]

1/8 Rattle Trap to target lethargic bass that want a "snack"

[fishing nut]

1/2 ounce super spook baby bass color- my favorite bait to use when it starts to rain, especially if the lake has lilly pads

[Fishaholic]

G-2 salt n pepper tubes, 1 pkg. great Spring time choice for minnow imitation

[Bman]

series 200 bandit crankbait Black splatter color.  Good color and average dept also can be fished up top real slow.
                          Bman

[casey3535]

5 new 3/8 bass pro tungston spinnerbaits, With these I change blades in a flash.

[TackleTester]

2 1/2 in. Popper for active bass on top

[Steve_W]

I will have to take my new curado 200 bsf reel and 7 ft bps extreem rod to get the distance he will be throwing with his high$ reels