Bass Fishing Basics: Getting Started

Bass Fishing Basics: Getting Started

Bass Fishing Basics: Getting Started

In this article I am going to outline some of the basic equipment that will be needed to get started Bass fishing. Keep in mind that this is just an overview and not an extensive list. You will find that you are going to need more of certain items and less of others. It depends on the style of fishing you enjoy and use the most.

We are going to start with the rod and reel combo. This can be a daunting choice when you first start out because of the number of combination's and the cost. The easiest way to start the decision making process is to decide what type of reel you plan to use and then pick a rod/reel combination. I would recommend starting with an open face reel. They are relatively easy to cast and you purchase a decent one without hitting the wallet too hard. The bait casters are my personal favorite but do take time to learn how to cast. The spinning reels are not going to be very strong or reliable. Let's leave those alone while bass fishing.

Next, let's buy some line to put on our brand new reel. If you followed the suggestion above and bought a rod/reel combo, you will want to replace the line that came on the reel. It will be cheap, low quality line. For a beginner, I recommend that you start with clear monofilament 10lb test line. This is a good middle point in line strength and will not be heavy enough to degrade the action of some of the more "sensitive" lures.

Now, let's buy some tackle! This is my favorite part! I love shopping in the tackle section of my favorite sporting good store. There are a few general selections that I feel every bass fisherman should have in their arsenal. The first is soft plastic worms. I usually use the 7.5 inch soft plastics. You want to make sure that the plastic is soft enough, or "rubbery" enough that the action in the tail is pronounced. I recommend the following color combinations: Black body/Blue tail, Junebug, Black body/Chartreuse tail. You will also need a pack of 3/0 hooks and some bullet weights to "Texas Rig" these soft plastics. I also recommend that you have a few spinner baits on hand. Start with a black/chartreuse, black/blue, black/red color combinations. To start with just choose any style single blade you like. I will go over the differences in a later article. Next I recommend having a few top water plugs. Start with a floating top water plug around 4 inches in length. I suggest buying two of these. One needs to be gold in color and the other silver.

Here are a few other things to buy as well. You will need a tackle box. you have to put your new tackle some where right? The style and size is completely up to you. Just make sure that it is durable and somewhat weather resistant. You also will need a dip net. After all, you are going to need something to help you haul in the lunkers you are going to be catching!!! A knife, set of needle nose pliers and some bug spray should round off the list.

This is just start. There will be many more articles to come on this wonderful sport. There are many resources out there to help you learn all you can about Bass Fishing. There are magazines, books, and dvd's.

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