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I use the Z-Man Fuzzy TRD on just about every trip because its so versatile

This will lead to short casts but far fewer backlashes early on, which will actually speed up the learning process since youll send more time casting and less time picking at bird nests

Best Soft-Plastic Senko: Yamamoto 5-inch Senko Pros Can be fished successfully year-round Slow fall rate High salt content Wide array of color options Cons Not ideal for covering water Not very durable Specs Sizes: 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 inches Key colors: Green Pumpkin, Black and Blue, Cinnamon Brown Prime Conditions: Late pre-spawn, spawn, early post-spawn Docks, shallow vegetation, submerged timber Id be willing to bet that more bass have been caught on a Senko than any other lure in existence

LUBRICATION: Recommended

Of course, the hottest bait of 2026 so far is the the Hideup Coike, or other variations of the urchin-style baits

Tim's 5 rigs include a dropshot, shaky head, ned rig, finesse swimbait, and finesse jig