Yep all that will help. Each type of bass is a little different. The area you’re fishing (pond, lake, river, etc) will be slightly different.
I’ve been going to Northern Ontario for almost 30 years now, the majority of those years I went mulitiple times. Bass, Walleye and Northern fishing. 4 years ago I started fly fishing, hoping to go bass fishing this year using my fly rod 
Generally look for rocky bottoms, tree logs, shorelines that have trees blown over and in the water. Bass will use these areas as cover. Spinner baits, smaller top water jerk baits and rapala’s are all favorites of mine. At least for Smallmouth and Largemouth.