Bass fishing is a fun and rewarding hobby and is a great introduction to the outdoors. Getting started though can be a little intimidating and confusing given all the choices out there. In this video we go over just the basics of what you'll need to get you started down the right path! BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE AND HIT THE BELL ICON!
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Bass fishing is like the gateway drug to fishing. Bass put up a good fight, regardless of their size. Hook a few and you'll be headed down a reward and sometimes expensive path.
If you spend time watching YouTube or professional bass tournaments, you'd think you would need extremely expensive gear to catch bass. It's important to remember that these people have built up all that gear of a long period of time. They all started with basic stuff. In this video we go over some of the basic gear you will need to get started bass fishing. You can find this equipment/gear as cheaply or as expensively as you'd like.
The first thing you'll need is a good rod and reel. Anytime you think of bass fishing rod and reels, you'll probably think of those really nice baitcaster setups. The best rod and reel you can get when you're starting out is the one you can afford. No need to get too hung up on brands at this point, but some good brands include Abu Garcia, Pflueger, and Shimano. Don't overlook the store brands though. If you're just starting out, I'd recommend a decent spinning reel setup. Their versatile, affordable, and easy to use. You can always upgrade later. Keep your eye on FB, garage sales, or other selling platform for some great deals.
The second thing you'll need to invest in is a good quality line. This is the one place where you're going to want to get the best line you can get. Your line is your connection to whatever is on the other end, and if you are fighting knots, birds nests, and weak line you're not going to have a fun time fishing. If it were up to me, I'd just go with a high quality braid.
The third thing you'll need is plenty of hooks, sinkers, and lures. Lure choice is probably the most confusing part of bass fishing. There's just too many choices for a beginner to know where to start. Make it as simple as you can and focus on soft plastics like worms and crawdads of a few colors. You'll rig up a Texas Rig (bullet sinker with an offset wide bend hook). After that, grab a couple of spinnerbaits and topwater lures that mimic real prey and you'll have plenty of options to catch lunkers.
The fourth thing you need is something that is often overlooked, sun protection. Sun protection needs to be a priority for every angler. Skin cancer rates are on the rise so always wear sunscreen with a SPF rating of at least 30, polarized sunglasses, and a good hat. Put your sunscreen on about a half hour before you go outside, because it takes a little bit for your skin to absorb it. Reapply every hour or so.
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