I always aproach new water the same way with 4 rods:
Casting- Berkley Hollow Belly
Casting- Spinnerbait willow willow white chartreuse
Casting- Crankbait/jerkbait
Spinning- Senko or tube
I will throw a Frog in slop, topwater instead of crankbaits if it low light or a buzzbait.
If you go at night you only need 2 baits and 1 rod. A black jointed jitterbug and a backup black jointed jitterbug. ;D ;D