WHAT DO YOU NEED TO START BASS FISHING? – Beginner Gear Essentials – Tips & Tricks

In this video I talk about everything you need to start bass fishing! From rods and reels, to line and baits, to a few other must haves that will get you out on the water and catching fish! If you have any questions feel free to hit me up in the comments. Thanks for watching!

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SPINNING RODS (PRICE LOW TO HIGH):
Shimano Sellus (7’1” M): https://tinyurl.com/es8bb64u
Daiwa Aird X (7’ M): https://tinyurl.com/3f7zfv7t
Daiwa Tatula XT (7’ M): https://tinyurl.com/23b8fvyu
St. Croix Triumph (7’ M): https://tinyurl.com/5av288c2
Dobyns Fury (7’ M): https://tinyurl.com/39yne78n
St. Croix Premier (7’ M): https://tinyurl.com/2h4738y2
Shimano Zodias (7’M): https://tinyurl.com/yc33zyhr

SPINNING REELS (PRICE LOW TO HIGH):
Shimano Sienna FG (2500): https://tinyurl.com/2krky8cn
Shimano Nexave FI (2500): https://tinyurl.com/3dmuy7tj
Daiwa Revros LT (2500-XH): https://tinyurl.com/2x826k5c
Shimano Sedona FJ (2500): https://tinyurl.com/44dwary6
Shimano NASCI FC (2500): https://tinyurl.com/3yhy7wbf
Shimano Miravel (2500-3000): https://tinyurl.com/3kexy3tr
Shimano Vanford (2500-3000): https://tinyurl.com/2s3vr4tj

LINE:
BACKING – Berkley Trilene XL Mono Clear (8lb-10lb): https://tinyurl.com/36um6cnf
MAIN LINE – Power Pro Braided Line Moss Green (15lb-20lb): https://tinyurl.com/2p8t4jwe
LEADER – Berkley Trilene XL Mono Clear (8lb-10lb): https://tinyurl.com/36um6cnf

VIDEO – HOW TO PUT BRAIDED LINE ON A SPINNING REEL:
https://youtu.be/c3HYU7IE6HA?si=SPNOf3KK8vh2wzFM

VIDEO – HOW TIE YOUR FISHING KNOTS:
https://youtu.be/IgzoxN_fGcw?si=OxNa5tCslJkL0Osi

BAITS/TECHNIQUES TO GET YOU STARTED:
THE DROPSHOT:
HOOKS – Owner Mosquito Hooks (Size 2): https://tinyurl.com/3r77mpxa
DROP SHOT WEIGHTS (Size 3/16-1/4oz): https://tinyurl.com/ypyercys
BEST BAITS – Roboworm Straight Tail Worms (4.5”): https://tinyurl.com/bdfnrj87
(FAVORITE COLORS: Oxblood, Hologram Shad, Morning Dawn, M.M.III, Green Pumpkin, SXE Shad)

VIDEO – HOW TO RIG A DROPSHOT:
https://youtu.be/JfZlny7Cgvo?si=-OHD990WYhlPmhcs

(NOTE: TO WORK THIS BAIT LET IT DROP TO THE BOTTOM, AND VERY SLOWLY DRAG IT IN. OCCASIONALLY ADDING LIGHT SHAKES AND POPS WITH YOUR ROD TIP. ALWAYS KEEP TENSION ON YOUR LINE TO FEEL BITES.)

WEIGHTLESS TEXAS RIG BAITS:
BAIT – Yamamoto Senko (Size 5”): https://tinyurl.com/mwsf655n
(Favorite colors: Green Pumpkin Bk Flk, Black, Baby Bass, Natural Shad)
HOOKS – Gamakatsu Offset EWG Worm Hooks (Size 3/0): https://tinyurl.com/8phjp94s

VIDEO – HOW TO RIG A SENKO:
https://youtu.be/GSi83WCikhg?si=ZQ9nA0zb1etJhj4K

BAIT – Yamamoto Fat Ika: https://tinyurl.com/2kvrw4rc
(Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin Bk Flk, Fire Craw)
(Note: Rig this bait upside down starting near the skirt of the bait)
HOOKS – Gamakatsu Offset EWG Worm Hooks (Size 4/0): https://tinyurl.com/8phjp94s

(NOTE: TO WORK THESE BAITS LET THEM DROP TO THE BOTTOM, AND SLOWLY HOP THEM IN OFF THE BOTTOM USING YOUR ROD TIP. ALWAYS KEEP TENSION ON YOUR LINE TO FEEL BITES, AND DON’T BE AFRAID TO LET THEM SIT.)

NED RIG:
BAIT – Z-Man Finesse TRD: https://tinyurl.com/t469tytx
(Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin, Coppertreuse, Hot Craw)
JIGHEADS – Z-Man Pro Shroomz Ned Rig Jig Heads (Sizes 1/6 or 1/5): https://tinyurl.com/3t75bwtz

(NOTE: TO RIG THESE BAITS SIMPLY INSERT THE JIG HEAD HOOK INTO THE TOPS OF THE BAITS, TRYING TO MEASURE THE DISTANCE YOU WILL NEED TO LINE THEM UP TO SIT STRAIGHT AND FIT UP AGAINST THE JIG HEAD. YOU BASICALLY WORK THEM JUST LIKE YOU WOULD THE DROPSHOT, SLOWLY DRAGGING THEM IN WITH OCCASIONAL ROD TIP SHAKES)

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT:
BAIT – Strike King KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Squarebill Crankbait (SIZE 1.5): https://tinyurl.com/5j2shxam
(Favorite Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Chart Black Back, Sexy Shad)

(NOTE: TO WORK THESE BAITS YOU SIMPLY REEL THEM IN AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, USING A STOP AND GO RETRIEVE WORKS BEST)

TOPWATER:
BAIT – Rebel Pop-R Topwater Popper (Standard Size): https://tinyurl.com/2rcmst4a
(Favorite Colors: Silver/Black, Ole’ Bass, Fire Tiger)

(NOTE: TO WORK THESE BAITS USE QUICK JERKS OF THE ROD TIP TO MAKE THEM POP AND SPIT WATER, PAUSING FOR A FEW SECONDS BETWEEN EACH POP)

TOOLS:
Cuda 3″ Scissors: https://tinyurl.com/44ats7pp
Rapala Pliers: https://tinyurl.com/4u66meft
Strike King Split Ring Pliers: https://tinyurl.com/4y596y8j

TACKLE BOXES:
Plano Utility Box 3650: https://tinyurl.com/4baxry6w
Plano Utility Box 3500: https://tinyurl.com/4ffz77ms

FISHING BACKPACKS:
Fishing Backpack Tackle Sling Bag: https://tinyurl.com/yee7kupb
Tackle Bag with Rod & Gear Holder: https://tinyurl.com/yc4drvc6

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