Elliot Thomas

So most of my younger days was spent throwing the same two or three lures for bass each and every time I was out. And either they were biting or they weren't. Now that I'm older and trying to get back into the freshwater bass game, I find myself overwhelmed with all the lures, tactics, variations, and methods out there. So those of you that are up for a challenge, keep reading... You haven't been fishing in months so you have zero idea what the fish are doing. You show up to a new lake (for this conversation, let's say it's a relatively small lake) that you've never been to before. You have to choose only one lure/tactic/method from your arsenal and leave the rest of your gear in the truck for the day. What are the key features you use to make that gut decision? Types of weeds/vegetation? Deep or shallow water? Rocky or sandy bottom? As an example, if I show up to a lake that's got some lily pads mixed with open water, my first go-to would be a Fin-S-Fish. I figure I can fish it slowly or quickly, in the lily pads or open water. It's overall pretty versatile for me. What would you choose and why?