They think stronger always means better
Fishfinder As a fishfinder I am currently using an older model from Lowrance (Elite 5)
10 Best Saltwater Fish Finders Updated for 2026 The Clear Winner: Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv Setup & Install Experience: The Garmin Striker 9sv is a top-of-the-line fish finder with advanced features such as CHIRP traditional sonar, ClearV and SideV scanning technology, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and preloaded BlueChart g3 maps of North America and Canada
Blades, swivels, hooks, check the skirts on you spinnerbaits and jigs change any that you even suspect might give you a problem
It is used for fly fishing and with some specialized bait hooks
For the majority of bass fishing situations, a handful of 2/0, 3/0, and 4/0 hooks will cover almost everything from worms and Senkos to craws and creature baits