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Kayak: Top Baits at Santee Cooper Lakes
The 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Santee Cooper Lakes was looked at as a premier event by the 214 anglers who participated. This fishery is well known for impressive numbers of bass and a chance at a giant on any given cast. Due to hazardous weather conditions, the event was held for one day. When fishing Santee Cooper, most anglers arrive with a variety of baits, including frogs, swim jigs, Texas-rigged plastics, flipping baits, and chatterbaits. After compiling the top baits from this event, it may not surprise you to see below what each of these anglers brought to the table based on recent trends in the types of baits used in top-tier tournaments.
Kayak: Awards ceremony at Clear Lake
Check out photos from the awards ceremony at the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Clear Lake presented by Native Watercraft!
Brannon conquers legendary Clear Lake for Kayak victory
Matthew Brannon takes the title at the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Clear Lake presented by Native Watercraft with a two-day total of 207.75 inches, the second-highest winning total in Bassmaster Kayak Series history.
Kayak: Day 2 on Clear Lake
Catch the on the water action of Day 2 at the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Clear Lake presented by Native Watercraft!
Kayak: Day 2 begins on Clear Lake
See the Kayak anglers head out for Day 2 of the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Clear Lake presented by Native Watercraft!
Kayak: Her leads Day 1 on legendary Clear Lake
Simon Her from Oroville, Calif., takes the lead Day 1 of the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Clear Lake presented by Native Watercraft!
Kayak: Day 1 on Clear Lake
Head out with the Kayak anglers as they take on Day 1 of the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Clear Lake presented by Native Watercraft!
Kayak: Day 1 begins on Clear Lake
See the Kayak anglers head out for the first day of the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Clear Lake presented by Native Watercraft!
Kayak: Registration at Clear Lake
See photos of registration as the Kayak Series visits Clear Lake California at the ewport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Clear Lake presented by Native Watercraft!
Kayak Series returns to Clear Lake for first time in five years
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — For the first time since 2020, the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series presented by Native Watercraft heads out West to take on Clear Lake, California’s largest natural reservoir. Tournament...
Kayak: Awards ceremony at Santee Cooper
Check out photos from the awards ceremony at the Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Santee Cooper Lakes presented by Native Watercraft!
Minor wins at Santee Cooper after Day 2 cancellation
After Day 2 was canceled due to high winds, Day 1 leader Ewing Minor takes the win at Santee Cooper Lakes with a total of 106.75" at the Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Santee Cooper Lakes presented by Native Watercraft!
