| Bass fishing for many begins the first time they get | | | | tangle problems and provide smooth casting and |
| that hit and proceeds from there to become a | | | | retrieval. Most also allow for a wide variance in lines |
| lifelong avocation. If you have just discovered bass | | | | and lures. |
| fishing then it's time to start accumulating your bass | | | | Lines. Most rod and reels will recommend the line |
| fishing tackle. Over the course of your bass fishing | | | | weights that harmonize well with them. In general, a |
| lifetime you will probably have many rods and reels, | | | | 10# line will hold up well in the vast number of |
| literally hundreds of lures and a wide variety of | | | | situations you'll encounter. As you become a more |
| storage boxes. However, the first gear you buy | | | | sophisticated angler you will learn the many factors |
| need not be expensive or abundant as long as it suits | | | | that go into proper line selection. Strength, resistance |
| the needs of a novice bass angler. | | | | to breaking, stretch, diameter, even color are all |
| Rods. As you become more experienced you may | | | | important in making more sophisticated line choices. |
| find that you want several rods of varying lengths | | | | Don't worry about those now though; just buy a high |
| and made out of different materials. A good first rod | | | | quality line. |
| for a neophyte fisherman is generally five and a half | | | | Lures. Choosing the right lure for the right area and |
| to six feet long and made of graphite, fiberglass or a | | | | the right bass is key to successful bass fishing. If you |
| graphite/fiberglass blend. Longer rods may give more | | | | are going with experienced fishermen or with a guide, |
| reach in casting but they also require more nuance. | | | | they will be your best resource for information on |
| Look for a balanced, medium weight rod. As the | | | | what lure or bait to pack. The number one bait out |
| term implies, that is a rod which has its weight evenly | | | | there though is the humble worm. Stock up on these |
| distributed from end to end. | | | | in a variety of colors and pick up a few inexpensive |
| Reels. Once you have chosen your rod, select a | | | | spinnerbaits. |
| complimentary reel. Consider a rod and reel combo | | | | Tackle boxes. Here again many new fishermen go |
| package. Many beginning fishermen shy from this | | | | for the fully featured models, the more drawers and |
| simple answer to tackle selection; after all, buying | | | | trays the better. Quite often though the more places |
| stuff is half the fun. Still purchasing an inexpensive | | | | you have to put things the more ways you have to |
| rod and reel bundle allows you to get the feel for | | | | lose them. Start out with a simple tackle box with a |
| bass fishing gear before making a large investment. If | | | | large open bottom and a few small trays. |
| you have decided to make separate purchases, | | | | Now you're ready for the most fun of all: Bass |
| check out the spincast reels. They have fewer line | | | | fishing. Hit the water, be safe and good luck. |