Tournament Tackle Tips

[MikeOGNR]

Hey guys im just wondering i really need help on what i should use for baits as tournaments go like some basic categories also a general range of how much i should bring of a certain type of tackle i usually fish small club tornaments for now but im looknig to move further as i go threw highschool so im just looknig for what you guys use as your general tackle for tournaments any help is appreciate and im looking for a lot of responses ASAP

[Bluebasser86]

If you're fishing as a non-boater just stick with the basics and what you're comfortable fishing. I started fishing in a bass club when I was 16 and usually brought 5 or fewer rods and one bag that could hold 5 or 6 3700 size boxes. Some guys won't care how much gear you bring in their boat and are happy to share anything they have with you. Others would be mad if you brought one rod and only the bait tied onto it. Just bring a basic assortment of baits, nothing crazy unless it has produced for you on the body of water you're going too. I usually made sure that I had my go to baits first and then worried about adding on to that. If you really break it down in your head what baits you fish throughout the year it will probably amount to very few baits. Stick to a few colors that have produced for you in the past that you have confidence in. I'd say most importantly is have fun and pay attention to what your boater is doing. Even if you don't win make sure you make it a point to learn something every tournament. It's amazing how much you pick up and learn to do if you really pay attention to everything your boater is doing while you're on the water!

[snapshotmd]

Talk with your boater before the tnx to find out what their plan will be. Ask them what they think they will be throwing. If you don't have it, then run out and buy it.

If they don't have a plan, bring your confidence baits and everything else.