Tackle box essentials?

[killroy1221]

Well, what type of fish are you going to be targeting and what kind of water?
Creeks bass:
Four inch zoom lizards and shad raps

Lakes bass:
Spinnerbaits and seven inch tequila sunrise worm.
Devils horse
Jigs

Panfish:
Carlisle float
1/16, 1/32, 1/8 ounc jig heads. And 15 dollars worth (to get started) of different colors of tube jigs from wallmart.


I would recommend picking one or two fish on one or two close bodies of water. Then acquire a handful of the baits mentioned here (not just mine) and use them until they make sense and you catch fish consistantly. Don't be afraid to broaden your arsenal, but it is good to have confidence in your ability to catch fish in different conditions on your favorite lures. You can go most anywhere then. That is what I did to start off. Keep us updated with pics!!

[fishin-fool]

Well, what type of fish are you going to be targeting and what kind of water?

I'm mainly interested in catching Bass. But at the moment I would settle for panfish and/or crappie. Since I don't have a boat I'm forced to fish small lakes and ponds as well as streams like Elkhorn Creek. I fished the two lakes at KDFWR headquarters the other day but did not have any luck (but I was mainly practicing my baitcaster).

Based on your suggestions I think I'm on the right track. I use Gamakatsu EWG's for texas rigging. However, I need to have some of each size. I've got plenty of jig heads of varying colors and sizes. I'll get a few pictures up of my tackle box here in a minute to see what you guys think. Thanks again.