I once fished as a non-boater in the BFL. Take with you the minimum that you can. Jigs, senko's, shakey heads, and spinner baits can be fished deep or shallow. A buddy of mine finished in the top 10 last year using only the shakey head. That's all he ever took with him. That would be my go to bait! But take a variety of baits cause you never know where you'll be fishing. Patience is the biggest thing that you need. The first tournament is on Cumberland. Shakey heads and tubes are a must! In my opinion.