{"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","url":"https:\/\/gapen.com\/products\/bass-kit-html","provider":"Gapen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}