Hey Fellas, and a Poll sort of.

[Critical Point]

Hey my name is Cole,

I'm new to here, and relatively fairly new into Bass fishing. I just started getting interested into it about a month ago and haven't even had the chance to get my lure selection, tackle box, and equipment set up. I live in North Carolina for about 3 or 4 more weeks before I will be moving down to Plant City Florida where I will be going to college soon and working. So anyway, I will probably be getting more involved when I move down to Florida and have the summer to get all set up. I've been reading the forums for a little bit and decided I might as well join in. You all have already helped me quite a bit.

Alright, now for a bit of a question or poll type thing. If you were putting together a Tackle Box / Lure Selection and rod and reel from scratch what are you going with? I mainly want to see where to start with. I pretty much already have trick worms and shakey heads in along with a couple spinners and a couple Rapalas. Other than that I have open space and an open mind, I'm really looking to learn a lot, because I intend on doing this for a long time.

Thanks a lot, and it's very nice to meet you all.

Sorry if this intro thing shoulda been in Tackle section!

[Big-O]

welcome to the group

Big O

www.ragetail.com

[pasadenafishin]

this is what i would do, slap down 50 bucks on the table at your tackle store and say i am new to bass fishing what should i get?.

[Critical Point]

Yeah, I sort of did a little of that today, talking to a few guys about what's been working and what not. I guess the good thing is, I'm not completely new to Bass Fishing, since I have been around it awhile, and know how to do some of the stuff, it's just there is a lot more I need to know, lol.

But yeah. I've pretty much figured some of that out.

[ventureboat]

Don't forget the jigs!! I just started fishing them this year, with help from these guys, and wow!!!! They produce!!! And...Listen to any advice you get from RoadWarrior

P.S. Welcome aboard

[FunnyFish]

I agree don't forget the jigs. I just started this year and pulled out some nice fish. 4lbs which is pretty big for our lake . Evolution jigs and they are working great. Black and blue , PB&J .

[roadwarrior]

Welcome aboard!

Equipment:

https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1196114229

Lures:

https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1199915688

https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1143177139

8-)

[senile1]

Welcome, Critical Point.  The beginners section of this site is a very good place to start.  See link below.

https://www.bassresource.com/beginner/beginner.html

[Popeye]

A hearty WELCOME to the BR Forums - the BEST bass fishing site on the Net, IMO. +3 on the jigs! Awesome and very versitile lures, especially when combined with the right trailer (jig and pig). RW's Fat Ikas are also superb as are Senkos. Looks like you're on the right path to becoming a successful bass fisherman!!

[simplejoe]

   just look back in the files you'll learn alot reading them

[Gatorbassman]

Welcome. You have found the perfect place to quickly increase your bass knoledge. Check out the links that Roadworrior gave you and read the articles in the Bigginers link that Senile gave you and you will quickly be on your way.

[guitarkid]

Senko

***

Gamakatsu hooks

almost anything made by zoom

anything made by ***

check out the tackle making section for a guy named Big M. He makes some really nice cranks and stuff

anything made by Abu Garcia

Rapala Husky Jerk

                             -searoach

           

[Critical Point]

Yeah I've been reading a lot of the Begginer articles, and they are excellent, I've really learned a lot in a very short period of time.

Looks like I'm gonna have to start figuring out some jigs and give them a try, thanks for your help guys, and it's nice to meet yall.

[FD.]

Welcome aboard.  When you get to Plant City send me a PM.  I'll get you hooked up with the spots and the tackle you need for them.

Hang on to your money until you get here, Fla fishing is way different than most of the country.

FD

[32251]

Determine which bodies of water you are going to fish and then find out what works there.  Buy that.

[5bass]

I'm a little late arriving to the party but......WELCOME!

[X-Rap]

Welcome man!  Heres what i would start with:

-1/8 oz spinners bait (if you fishing ponds and small lakes)

-Some buzzbaits

-Shallow cranks

-Soft Jerk baits

-An X-Rap or two

-Plastic craws

-Snag-Proof frogs

[Critical Point]

Welcome aboard.  When you get to Plant City send me a PM.  I'll get you hooked up with the spots and the tackle you need for them.

Hang on to your money until you get here, Fla fishing is way different than most of the country.

FD

Thanks for the heads up, I woulda made the mistake of buying up here, but yeah, I'll be down there around June 15thish, so I'll shoot you one then.

Thanks.

[Bassnbrett101]

Welcome! and a white spinnerbait is always a good option!