Spinning rods only work with spinning reels and vice versa. A spinning reel sits on the underside of the rod and allows you to cast lightweight lures long distances because of the limited friction. You can expect to spend about $150 USD on a quality spinning rod and reel combo.
Baitcasting reels sit on the top side of the rod. You should master casting with a spinning rod and reel before you move on to using a baitcasting reel, as casting is more difficult with this type of reel.
The downside of monofilament line is that it is easier to damage or break. You should use 8–10 lb (3. 6–4. 5 kg) diameter monofilament line.
For fluorocarbon line, you should use 12–15 lb (5. 4–6. 8 kg) diameter line. Use 10–20 lb (4. 5–9. 1 kg) diameter braid line if you go with this option.
If you overfill the spool on a spinning reel with line, then the line will jump off the reel. If you overfill a baitcasting reel, then you will hear a weird sound when you cast.
You can use a worm hook with both live worms and rubber worms. Worms are a good bait to fish for bass with because they will often go for the worm right away as it falls through the water.
The cone-shaped weight will slide up and down the line as you fish for bass, which creates line action that they are attracted to. The Texas rig is the most popular and common rig for bass fishing.
The Carolina rig is good for passing through vegetation where bass are hiding when they are being shy of your bait. If bass are shooting for your bait on a Texas rig or a normal worm hook setup, then there is no need to use the Carolina rig.
The hook should be sticking out at a 90-degree angle from the line. This rig setup works well for bass fishing, as well as when fishing for other bottom feeders, such as catfish.
