Hello all, I'm new to the forum. My company has decided to have a fishing tournament on Athens. I am not a bass fisherman, but was encouraged to go. So, I'm going. I could use some tips on catching bass. I have an open face reel and a rod (don't know the name)that I have had for a few years. Will this work for a day of bass fishing, and what do I need to get for bait? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Just Jay

The open face will work you can use plastic worms berkley power watermelon and blue fleck work good. Lipliss crankbaits work as well you can get those at walmart. Good luck

Red rattle trap, and soft plastics. Watermelon/red flukes work great also good luck.

The lake Athens is known for largemouth bass in the 3- to 8-pound range but has produced a lake record of 13.81 pounds. For this fish, length limit is a 14-21 slot. Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Sunfishes provide excellent opportunities for fly fishing anglers and catches up to 10 inches in length are not unusual. Crappie are few in number but are usually of good size. White bass commonly reach 16-18 inches