Hanna and I keep a healthy stash of tackle at Lake El Salto. It gets subsidized and replenished on every trip, but certain staple lures never leave – and by “staple,” I mean not just the particular models, but specific baits that have caught hundreds of bass apiece. Here are three of my long-time favorites.
Don’t forget extra treble hooks. I always carry a pair of Texas Tackle Split Ring Pliers to make replacements simple.
Discover five bass fishing lures that earned a spot in my boat in 2026, from a Berkley glide bait to a popping frog. Shop these proven baits at Tackle Warehouse.