Ive been fishing for 3 years, so I may not know as much as the other guys, but I can offer this .There are SOOOOOOO many factors that play into what to use, when to use, what color, how to use it. Sure there is probably a time when bass will eat anything, but there are other times when they will only bite maybe on type of color and presentation. I would start reading the articles on here about weather. I think that could make a firm beginning on what, when, and where.