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.