So I'm from up in PA and I'm no stranger to both lm and sm but I have a few questions about bass fishing in lithia area u was down in summer and didn't bring all my gear but brought top water swim baits soft plastics etc and long story short maybe it was ponds maybe me but no matter what I threw I didn't get a bite even in diff colors I'm going back down in Florida so my question is where is goos fishing around there (I heard Lakeland so trying there) but was curious about closer areas around lithia and what styles of baits and colors seem to work the best for that area cause I'm shopping all my gear down and making a trip to bass pro while I'm there if I need to grab anything else 

Senkos in any color as long as its "Junebug" should get you bit, no weight, TR or Wacky.

Prob one of the big more well-known places is the Edward Medard Reservoir in Plant City. It has some good bank access along with a boat ramp and a long walking pier. Sunshine (hybrid) bass are stocked in there and are a good surprise catch. I second BareHook with the Junebug as a great color but not just senkos. But any dark colors work there. Bluegill and shad imitators also can work depending on when you will be here. I hope this all helps. 

It helps. A lot fellas thank you I saw Tenoroc and Saddle creek also being good places I was at a tackle. Shop event recently and stocked up on gambler ez in. June bug Florida special and shiner hoping those will. Help draw a big bite this tie of year I'm used to slow dragging and jerk baits up here so it will be a nice change