[Skolmann]

I was on the Fisherman with my son yesterday. We caught all our bass on a 7” Dartspin on a 1.5 ounce jighead.

I also had the following with me (& bring the again if i go) ;

-Storm Shads in the 6, 7 & 9 inch sizes as well as the 6.5 inch heavy shads (you could just bring the same size shad bodies and various size jigheads).
-Flutter spoons 8 & 9 inch versions in either white, chartreuse or broken glass.
-A topwater plug (I’ve been using a 1 ounce Zara Spook XT in bone) but you could also use a Smack-It or similar popper. SP minnows been working too (but treble hooks are a PIA in the net).
-3 ounce Crippled Herring for the bay and 5 ounce for ocean
-7 inch Dartspins with a few different weights of jigheads to place them on

Unless things change and sandeels start showing up you can leave the AVA jigs at home. I’d also leave the Krocodile spoons at home.

Depending on which set up I’m using my topshot is either #25 or #30. I use a 4-6 foot length of mono with a TA clip on the end for ease in changing lures.

7 foot M or MH action spinning rod is all you need as most of the bass now are schoolies, bonus tag size (24-27.99 inches) or smaller keepers from 28-32 inches.