wareagle07 Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 I have searched for a thread that has a selection of lures for new bass fishermen, but can only find a couple lures here and a couple there. I recently got into bass fishing and I'm a bank beater. I've only tried out the soft plastic Zoom Finesse Worm.I've caught 11 bass since I've started and I'm instantly hooked. I just want a good variety of lures. I'm in mid-missouri and I'll mostly be fishing murky waters with vegetation and a couple clear lakes every once in awhile. Quote
Bank4Bass Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 Senkos/ Yum dingers White/chartreuse spinnerbaits/chatter baits Black/blue jig Black Buzzbait Zoom trick worms Rage craws Boo yah pad crasher That covers most of the basics in my bank fishing bag. Quote
LMB KING Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 worms and frogs - It doesn't get any easier then that. 1 Quote
wareagle07 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Posted June 7, 2014 I will be going out on boats here and there aswell. Just wanting to get a 3700 filled for bank and a 3700 for boat to start out with. Quote
STPC Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 I will be going out on boats here and there aswell. Just wanting to get a 3700 filled for bank and a 3700 for boat to start out with. That's a good approach to take. Keep it simple and don't try to overwhelm yourself. Quote
wareagle07 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Posted June 7, 2014 I'm just trying to get my feet wet. I just don't know which lures, brand and size to get. Quote
STPC Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 I think Bank4Bass pretty much has the basics covered. You'll also need to have the proper terminal tackle to rig you're plastics correctly. -Plastic worms - and maybe add a curly tail worm to that -Top-water or frog -Craw bait -Spinner baits -Buzz baits -Senko-style baits -Jigs -Rapala Original Floating (possibly the greatest fish-catching lure ever made) Quote
wareagle07 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Posted June 7, 2014 What's a good all around size and weight for the lures? Quote
OroBass Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 When I started out I focused on one technique at a time. Learn how to Texas rig plastics! Learn how to properly fish a senko. There are no magic baits but beginners have a better chance with baits that have built in action. I turn a lot of guys on to swing impact fats because the bait does most the work. Tight lines my friend Quote
OroBass Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 When I started out I focused on one technique at a time. Learn how to Texas rig plastics! Learn how to properly fish a senko. There are no magic baits but beginners have a better chance with baits that have built in action. I turn a lot of guys on to swing impact fats because the bait does most the work. Tight lines my friend Quote
wareagle07 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Posted June 7, 2014 What weight of spinners, jigs, buzzbaits, and chatter baits should I get? Quote
David D. Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 The best thing that you can do for yourself is to not just fill a tackle box and expect to catch something. Start with a few things and learn how to fish them well and then gradually accumulate more. 1 Quote
wareagle07 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Posted June 8, 2014 Are compact spinners good for small lakes and ponds? Quote
Suspendingjerk Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 Beware the bait monkey.... Hes real. Honestly I would focus on soft plastics. Very versatile group of lures. Can fish them in almost any situation with a wide array of techniques. I also really like the suggestion of an original rapala floater. Those things PRODUCE. 1 Quote
Suspendingjerk Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 Are compact spinners good for small lakes and ponds? YES! I catch the majority of my pond bass with a 1/8 oz beetle spin. 1 Quote
wareagle07 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Posted June 8, 2014 Beware the bait monkey.... Hes real. Honestly I would focus on soft plastics. Very versatile group of lures. Can fish them in almost any situation with a wide array of techniques. I also really like the suggestion of an original rapala floater. Those things PRODUCE. what color floaters are good for murky and somewhat clear ponds? Quote
Suspendingjerk Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 what color floaters are good for murky and somewhat clear ponds? I haven't found the color to matter as much as the retrieve. It also depends on whether your fishing clear sky's or overcast, or windy. For overcast days I try to throw something with more flash. Quote
coak Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 An under-rated lure that is a go to for novice to pros alike is an inline spinner like a Rooster Tail or Shyster. You immediately feel the resistance the blade makes and you know for sure when you have a strike. Quote
wareagle07 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Posted June 8, 2014 I'm thinking about a white/char and black blue fogy from siebert outdoors. Quote
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