what would be the best bates for cooler water and when the bass are down 15-20 feet. 

Welcome

I'd really like to answer your question, but with the information you provide my answer would be so vague that I doubt it would be of much help. 

Can you tell us how cool is cool in your area. For example 60-70 or 50-60 degrees. How deep is the water, or is 15-18ft. a bottom depth? Lastly; What type of gear do you use? Spinning or casting? How heavy is the line you have spooled? That information is vital to getting you the answer.

 A very general answer would be a lipless crankbait, or a swim jig allowed to sink to the level of the fish and retrieved steadily within that depth range. There are likely baits that are much better suited to your style of fishing and the gear you have, so tell us more.

I like a gulp minnow or tiny fluke on a small jighead for that type of water. Or a chrome spoon 

Drop shot is producing very well in this situation.

I'm presuming you are fishing on the bottom . The three main lures for me at that depth would be a   worm , a super deep diving crank like a Berkely Dredger and a Strike King Red Eye Shad .

On 10/22/2021 at 12:22 PM, Landon2954 said:

what would be the best bates for cooler water and when the bass are down 15-20 feet. 

 

Just based off of water temp and depth I'd use a lipless crankbait, or a spinnerbait.

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