{"title":"Hand-Curated Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssorted TTS baits, hooks and a tackle box for one species or style. Choose the Walleye, Bass, Variety or Combo Kit, or the Papa Jig Pack.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bass-kit-html","title":"TTS Bass Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\tDesigned and hand-packed by our pro staff, the \n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eTTS Bass Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the guesswork out of finesse bass fishing. Open the box and you have the soft plastics and hooks for weedless finesse rigs. Add your own sinkers or jig heads for Ned, shaky-head, or drop-shot setups.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Inside:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 T-Worms\u003c\/strong\u003e – colors hand-selected for clear, stained, and dirty water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 Rocket Squids\u003c\/strong\u003e – a compact finesse creature bait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 Hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e – sized for weedless rigging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Tackle Box\u003c\/strong\u003e – keeps everything organized and protected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\tWhether you're targeting smallmouth on rocky points, largemouth in grass, or spotted bass in deep clear water, this kit has you covered.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- KIT FAQ appended for 50001 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gapen-kit-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the TTS Bass Kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\tSix T-Worms, three Rocket Squids, six hooks, and a compact tackle box. It is a hand-curated finesse assortment meant to cover docks, grass edges, rock, and wood without five separate bags. Exact color mix can vary by season. Need a specific colorway? Email gapen@gapen.com or call 1.877.623.2099.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this kit for largemouth, smallmouth, or both?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\tBoth. Largemouth eat these profiles around docks, pads, and laydowns. Smallmouth — especially river and rocky-lake fish — eat the compact profiles on a stand-up or Ned-style presentation. Use lighter pieces in clear water; step up profile or weight in stain and heavy cover.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat rod, reel, and line should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\tA 6'6\"–7'3\" medium-light or medium spinning rod with a 1000–2500 reel. Spool 6–10 lb fluorocarbon for clear lakes, or 10–15 lb braid with an 8–12 lb fluoro leader around grass and wood. A Gapen Wilderness spinning rod is the intended feel: enough tip to feel the tick, enough backbone to turn a fish off a piling.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I fish the baits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT-Worm on a Ned or shaky head:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/16–1\/10 oz head (not included). Drag 6–12 inches, pause 2–4 seconds. Most bites come on the pause.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreature \/ Rocket Squid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas or Tokyo-style punch around pads and docks. Pitch, fall on slack, two short hops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\tIf you are not getting bit, slow down before you change colors.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colors work best for bass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear \/ sun: green pumpkin, watermelon, smoke, natural craw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStained: chartreuse, black\/blue, junebug, orange craw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow light: black, black\/blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason rule from Dan Gapen Sr.: light colors in spring and fall, dark in mid-summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill these snag in rock and wood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\tLight Texas or Ned rigs come through cover well. If you wedge in a crevice, do not horse it — point the rod at the snag, give slack, then a short pop from a new angle.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Bass Kit good for beginners and gifts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\tYes. It skips the $80 tackle-aisle guess. Include a note: start with the smallest profile on a light head and drag it slowly along the first weed edge.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these made in the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\tTTS baits are designed and manufactured in Iowa as part of the Gapen \u0026amp; Tactical Tackle Systems family.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast do kits ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\tTTS ships from Iowa. Orders on gapen.com ship from Iowa. $3.95 shipping on orders over $75 (see current cart for live rates). Made-to-order color packs can add 2–5 production days. Confirm stock at 1.877.623.2099.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I request colors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\tYes on many TTS packs. Put colors in the order notes or email gapen@gapen.com. No note = a working assorted mix.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBass vs. Walleye vs. Panfish vs. Variety Kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\tSpecies kits keep you from paying for baits you will not throw. The Variety Kit is the one-box option for a lake that holds all three — expert-selected pieces, usually at a bundle price.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\tCall an angler: 1.877.623.2099. Email gapen@gapen.com. Tell us the lake, clarity, and species and we will tell you what to tie on first.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/tts-bass-kit-vs-walleye-kit-whats-inside\"\u003eTTS Bass Kit vs Walleye Kit: what is inside\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/how-to-fish-a-t-leech-ned-rig\"\u003eFishing a TTS T-Leech on a Ned rig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gapen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49900741558343,"sku":"50001","price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7902\/3943\/files\/50001-2.jpg?v=1793122761"},{"product_id":"combo-kit-html","title":"TTS Combo Kit - Your All-in-One Finesse Fishing Starter Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTTS Combo Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTTS Combo Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e puts a mix of Tactical Tackle Systems finesse baits and the hooks to rig them in one compact tackle box. It is built for anglers who want to fish T-Worms, Rocket Squids and L-Leeches without buying three separate bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for bass, smallmouth and walleye, and for panfish in clear water or on a tough bite. When fish ignore one profile, switch to another from the same box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 T-Worms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Rocket Squids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 L-Leeches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact tackle box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFishing Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRig a T-Worm weedless and let it fall slowly around docks and grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch a Rocket Squid to cover and let it fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrag an L-Leech slowly along the bottom for walleye and smallmouth, pausing often.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gapen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49900741591111,"sku":"50002","price":13.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7902\/3943\/files\/50002-2.jpg?v=1793122762"},{"product_id":"papa-jig-pack-html","title":"TTS Papa Jig Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTTS Papa Jig Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTTS Papa Jig Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e is a four-pack of the Papa Jig 2.0, the compact, 3D-printed Tactical Tackle Systems panfish jig for crappie, bluegill, perch and other sunfish. Choose the Brights pack (chartreuse, orange, bubble gum and glow) or the Naturals pack (dark pink, brown, orange and white).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pack includes a spare replacement hook set for every jig and a compact tackle box to keep them together. Reach for Brights in stained water and low light, and Naturals in clear water on bright days. 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Glow and high-contrast colors help in stained water and late light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse an ultralight or light spinning rod with 2 to 6 lb line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/tts-bass-kit-vs-walleye-kit-whats-inside\"\u003eHow the Papa Jig Pack compares to the TTS kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gapen","offers":[{"title":"Brights","offer_id":49900743688263,"sku":"50100-593","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Naturals","offer_id":49900743721031,"sku":"50100-594","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7902\/3943\/files\/50100-2.jpg?v=1793122767"},{"product_id":"variety-kit-html","title":"TTS Variety Kit","description":"\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eHand-Curated Assortment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTTS Variety Kit – Mixed Lure Assortment for Bass, Walleye \u0026amp; Panfish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne box, a little of everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked for lakes and rivers, the \u003cem\u003eTTS Variety Kit\u003c\/em\u003e mixes Papa Jigs, curly tails, swim baits, T-Worms, Rocket Squids, and leeches with hooks and a tackle box, so you can switch baits when the bite changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 × Papa Jig 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e – Upgraded skirt \u0026amp; rattle for added vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Papa Jig 1.0\u003c\/strong\u003e – The original Papa Jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 × TTS Twister Tail\u003c\/strong\u003e – Curly-tail grubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 × Swim Baits\u003c\/strong\u003e – Paddletail action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 × T-Worms\u003c\/strong\u003e – Finesse Texas-rig worms with salt-impregnated bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 × Rocket Squid\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pulsating tentacles for walleye \u0026amp; panfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 × L-Leech\u003c\/strong\u003e – Leech profile for drop-shotting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 × T-Leech\u003c\/strong\u003e – Leeches that double as jig trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 × Hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e – Sharp, corrosion-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Compact Tackle Box\u003c\/strong\u003e – Waterproof, organized storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is \u003cstrong\u003ehand-selected\u003c\/strong\u003e for the kit. 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The 1\/10 oz heads suit shallow flats and clear water; the 1\/8 oz heads get down in deeper water and current.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tIt is made for walleye on reefs, river current seams and reservoir points, and it also catches perch and smallmouth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 L-Leeches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 T-Leeches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Ned head jigs, 1\/8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Ned head jigs, 1\/10 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact tackle box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFishing Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift the jig 6 to 12 inches and follow it down on semi-slack line. Most walleye eat on the drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn rivers, cast upstream or up-and-across, stay in contact and work the eddy seams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie on one bright and one natural color: chartreuse or orange in stained water, white, smoke or green pumpkin in clear water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6'3\" to 7' medium-light or medium spinning rod with 6 to 8 lb fluorocarbon handles clear lakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/tts-bass-kit-vs-walleye-kit-whats-inside\"\u003eComparing the TTS Walleye and Bass Kits\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/how-to-fish-a-t-leech-ned-rig\"\u003eTTS T-Leech Ned rig how-to\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gapen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49900744376391,"sku":"50003","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7902\/3943\/files\/50003-2.jpg?v=1793122770"}],"url":"https:\/\/gapen.com\/collections\/hand-curated-kits.oembed","provider":"Gapen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}