Lily pads are about the most iconic bass habitat in the lake, but any other vegetation that creates a little overhead cover for the bass, especially if there are openings and edges for them to dart out into for a quick meal, is worth checking
Wed be using the typical bass gear big lures called spinnerbaits and Senko worms that I typically associate with tournament angling
Wire diameter reference for hook comparison on Mustad 92553 4/0 is .056

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I am not able yet to tell you how the reel will survive lure fishing on a longer term basis , but at its price point and with the design of the thing I would be amazed if it doesn't do the job