Short and powerful
Flipping rods
Perfect for thick cover and accurate heavy presentations.
Gear guide
Tackle and setups for Lake Travis bass
Explore the rods, reels, lures, and boat setups that make our most consistent Lake Travis days possible.
Fast and smooth
Baitcasters
Low-profile reels with reliable drag for topwater and heavy line.
Big water baits
Swimbaits
Premium custom blends for realistic motion and bass attraction.
Cover killers
Jigs
Forgiving, strong, and perfect for punching and swimming.
Complete setups
Ready-to-fish combos we trust
These are dependable starting points for anglers who want simple, proven setups instead of guesswork.
Big fish setup
Rod: 10'0" / Heavy / 2pc
Reel: Wrath II Spinning Reel
Line: 40 lb braid with 50 lb leader
Primary lure: Live bluegill
Bass Setup
Rod: 7'2" medium-heavy moderate
Reel: Battle IV
Line: 17 lb mono
Primary lure: Paddle tail with jig head
Topwater morning setup
Rod: 7'0" medium heavy
Reel: Battle IV
Line: 17 lb mono
Primary lure: Weightless fluke
Seasonal playbook
What we throw by season
Spring
Focus on spawning pockets with soft plastics, light jigs, and subtle topwater at first light.
Summer
Hit offshore humps early, then rotate between deep crankbaits and football jigs in current.
Fall
Follow bait migration into creeks and cover water quickly with spinnerbaits and squarebills.
Winter
Slow down with finesse rigs, suspending jerkbaits, and vertical presentations near deep breaks.
Boat and electronics
Tournament-day checklist
Side imaging tuned before launch and waypoints preloaded.
Three core rods on deck: topwater, moving bait, bottom contact.
Fresh fluorocarbon leaders and re-tied knots after every fish.
Charged trolling motor batteries and backup prop in storage.
Cull tags, scale, and pliers staged for quick fish care.
Maintenance routine
Keep your gear dialed in
A five-minute routine after each trip saves money, prevents failures, and keeps your setups tournament-ready.
1.Rinse rods, reels, and guides with fresh water.
2.Inspect line for frays and retie high-stress baits.
3.Dry hard baits before storing to prevent hook rust.
4.Check drag tension and add reel oil weekly.
5.Restock terminal tackle for the next launch.