thanks I'll definitely check those out. I've ordered the whopper ploppers and they are actually arriving today! I tried using a frog bait but I got no bites.. besides the gator that took it.

I'm unsure on what bait to use, but I try to go for bait that would attract bass. Ive been looking into flukes, but it seems the only time I manage to get bites is when I have meat on the hook, or a yum dinger worm. But I rarely get bites with artificial bate.

Currently looking into https://www.amazon.com/Booyah-BYPM36-717-MagicSpinnerbait-16-Ounce-Robber/dp/B00631BGP8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 and trying to find some decent hooks.