Item	Type	Size	Example	Reasoning
Fishing Rod	Spinning	7 Foot Medium Action	Cabelas Pro Guide Model PGS704-1 $40.00	Best all-around length for most types of fishing.
Fishing Reel	Spinning	2500	Cabelas Prodigy Model PD2500C $100.00	Actually a high-quality Diawa Reel with Cabelas guarantee.
Fishing Line	Monofiliment	8 Lb Test, Bulk Spool, 1750 yards	Cabelas Pro Line $8.00	Basic mono is fine for most purposes. Get limp over strong. Respool often.
Snap Swivels	Black Crane	1 - 5/16" 36 Count Package	Cabelas Black Crane Snap Swivels $4.50	These are critical, especially if you can't tie knots.
Wacky Worm Hooks	Octopus Hooks	Assorted	Cabelas 101 piece Octopus hooks assortment $10.00	Most often used hooks in my arsenal.
Rubber Bait Hooks	Bass Hook Assortment	Assorted	Matzuo 88-piece assortment $12.00	These are needed for most worm, tube, and lizards.
Plastic Worms	Stick type	6"	Zoom Trick Worms - Black Yellow Swirl $4.29	Black and Yellow are the deadliest color - No Question.
Weights	Lead Free	Assorted 190 piece	Cabelas Lead-Free Weight Assortment $10.00	Someday, we'll all be lead-free. Might as well start now.
Mepps	In-line Spinner	¼ oz Number 3	Mepps Black Fury Dressed $4.49	Indespensible - Required
Rapala	Stickbait	3 - 1/2" Number 9	Rapala Original Floating Lure $8.00	You can probably find a good copy of this cheaper.
Lure Kits	Assorted baits and jigs	Assorted	Cabelas 30 Piece Bass Bonanza $20.00	Kits are always a good way to try new things.

A lot of people ask me what they should get to go bass fishing. There are literally tens of thousands of products for freshwater fishing available. Here is a list of what I think a credible bass fisherman would need to start outfitting himself to have a great fishing experience. These aren’t the most expensive items available, but they aren’t the cheapest either. This is what I would buy if I was spending my own money to get started. As I always say, “I’ve spent more money on dumber stuff!” Buy right first and save yourself frustration and possibly losing a nice fish!

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