As a new-ish bass fisher, I wonder if people would care to share their "rules of thumbs" for bass fishing?

For example, as a trout fisher, I go by "dark day, dark lure. bright day, bright lure". I assume that's basically the same for most fishing.

Anything folks would care to share about how they approach bass fishing and what rules you follow when you get to the water?

Hooksets are free

You can’t catch them from the couch!

You can't cast or set the hook with a mouse in your hand.

Rock bass are imposters

There’s no substitute for time on the water