If you could only fish 1 bait at a lake/pond.

[Mobasser]

When I bank fish, I don't like to haul around a big heavy tacklebox. Years ago, I rigged a smaller 4×8" Plano box with a piece of cord that clips onto my belt loop. I carry slider heads, hooks/ weights for T rig, a couple of beetlespins, small hook hone, nail clippers,  and plastic worms in 4" and 6" size. I almost always end up using a plastic worm 90% of the time.So, for one bait? Plastic worm for me