lokus Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 I'm looking to put together a basic tackle box for my first fishing trip in here in PA. While I understand that weather, water conditions and lake growth all have their place in selecting the appropriate lure, can anyone give me a list of some basic lures and tackle that I should consider purchasing. My initial thoughts were worm hooks, weights for texas rigs, 2 3/8 oz spinner baits, some plastic worms (what colors/kind?), and what else?? I'm looking for a general purpose tackle box at this point to get me started. I can always add to it as I gain more experience and learn more about the sport. My budget for this type of tackle is between $40-$50. I'd prefer to stick to the lower end. Thanks! Chuck Quote
OroBass Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Ok I'd say start with 5 inch senkos in green pumpkin. A pack of ewg 3/0 hooks. A few ribbon tail worms. 1/8 to 3/8 bullet weights. 3/8 oz white spinner bait. Maybe a lip less crankbait. I'd try some of these and then branch out. So if you like plastic worms get different styles and colors. Oh and if I were to start over get a black and blue 1/2 oz jig. 2 Quote
FishinCop646 Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Check out the Berkley Havoc baits. They are good/cheap baits ($3/pack). I would suggest the fatty craws, grass pig swimbaits, juice worms, flat dawgs, bottom hoppers and pit boss. Obviously you would need the terminal tackle to accompany those. Throw in a crankbait, spinnerbait, and some jigs to complete your box. Color wise stick with the natural colors. 1 Quote
lokus Posted July 10, 2014 Author Posted July 10, 2014 Check out the Berkley Havoc baits. They are good/cheap baits ($3/pack). I would suggest the fatty craws, grass pig swimbaits, juice worms, flat dawgs, bottom hoppers and pit boss. Obviously you would need the terminal tackle to accompany those. Throw in a crankbait, spinnerbait, and some jigs to complete your box. Color wise stick with the natural colors. Thanks for the input. What do you mean by natural colors? Quote
Hyrule Bass Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 i would skip getting any crankbaits or jigs right now, except maybe a lipless crankbait such as a chrome and black red eye shad. definately get an all white spinnerbait with a red head, ive had tons of success on the booyah pond magic white spinners. get a buzzbait, i like white with some chartreuse in the skirt... get some senkos/stickbaits, any shade of green usually works well for me. get some straight tailed and curly tailed plastic worms. (red shad,any shade of green, pink, purple) get some 3/0 or 4/0 worm hooks and ewg worm hooks. pack of water grimlin bullet weights so you get a variety of sizes in one pack. and if you get a cheap tackle box to hold you over for now, then youve probably spent your $50 and maybe a more... Quote
Super User Jar11591 Posted July 10, 2014 Super User Posted July 10, 2014 I would start with a couple packs of senkos (maybe watermelon and red shad?), a couple packs of ribbon-tails, and a creature or craw bait like brush hogs or rage craws. I'd also get some 2/0 straight shank hooks, some 3/0 EWG hooks, and some tungsten (or maybe lead for a beginner, it's a lot cheaper) bullet weights 3/16-1/4 oz. I definitely think senkos would be the best place to start. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted July 10, 2014 Super User Posted July 10, 2014 I am sure you have a Wal-mart in your area....who doesn't any more? Go to Wal-mart and grab the following: 2 bags of Strike King shimmy sticks one in green pumpkin, one in black/blue @ $3/ea 2 bags of 7" Berkley power worms, one in green pumpkin, one in blue/fleck @ $4/ea A pack of Gamakatsu 3/0 EWG worm hooks @ $5 A pack of 1/8th oz. SK tungsten sinkers in black @ $5 A pack of 1/4 oz. SK tungsten sinkers in black @ $5 A Strike King KVD 1.5 squarebill in chart. black/back @$6 A Rebel Pop-R in black/silver @ $4 And a 1/4 Strike King chart./white spinner bait @ $5 Total bill..about $45 + tax. If you can't catch fish with any of that, find a new spot, there are no fish where you are. 6 Quote
FishinCop646 Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Choose bait colors that imitate the natural color of forage (shad, crawfish, bluegill, etc). No way would I skip out on jigs to start. They are all to versatile! Quote
Super User Raul Posted July 10, 2014 Super User Posted July 10, 2014 You only need a pack of hooks and a bag of senkos, I hate those things but I have to admit they work most of the time. 1 Quote
FlipSide Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Drop Shot Hooks and Weights Roboworms in Martens Madness Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted July 10, 2014 Super User Posted July 10, 2014 I am sure you have a Wal-mart in your area....who doesn't any more? Go to Wal-mart and grab the following: 2 bags of Strike King shimmy sticks one in green pumpkin, one in black/blue @ $3/ea 2 bags of 7" Berkley power worms, one in green pumpkin, one in blue/fleck @ $4/ea A pack of Gamakatsu 3/0 EWG worm hooks @ $5 A pack of 1/8th oz. SK tungsten sinkers in black @ $5 A pack of 1/4 oz. SK tungsten sinkers in black @ $5 A Strike King KVD 1.5 squarebill in chart. black/back @$6 A Rebel Pop-R in black/silver @ $4 And a 1/4 Strike King chart./white spinner bait @ $5 Total bill..about $45 + tax. If you can't catch fish with any of that, find a new spot, there are no fish where you are. I have to agree with Farmer. This is as good as it gets for a starting kit. Master these and you will be well on your way to wasting money on everything else WalMart sells. LOL 2 Quote
Boomer_bassin Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 I am sure you have a Wal-mart in your area....who doesn't any more? Go to Wal-mart and grab the following: 2 bags of Strike King shimmy sticks one in green pumpkin, one in black/blue @ $3/ea 2 bags of 7" Berkley power worms, one in green pumpkin, one in blue/fleck @ $4/ea A pack of Gamakatsu 3/0 EWG worm hooks @ $5 A pack of 1/8th oz. SK tungsten sinkers in black @ $5 A pack of 1/4 oz. SK tungsten sinkers in black @ $5 A Strike King KVD 1.5 squarebill in chart. black/back @$6 A Rebel Pop-R in black/silver @ $4 And a 1/4 Strike King chart./white spinner bait @ $5 Total bill..about $45 + tax. If you can't catch fish with any of that, find a new spot, there are no fish where you are. I plan on incorporating this attack plan into my kayak fishing when my new yak arrives. Looks like solid advice! Quote
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