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First things first. My equipment. I have a ultra light pole with no line and I dont know what kind of line to use. So what line do you recommend for my pole.

Second thing. I have NO Tackle. Now the bad thing is the only place I can get tackle is Wal-Mart. So could you give me a list of basic bass tackle that will cost me no more than 30 dollars. Im on a very strict budget.

Thank you for all your help, and thank you for takeing the time to read this and hopefully reply to it.
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I have an update. This morning I found a few plastic worms, some hooks, sinkers, one bullet weight, and some tiny plastic frogs, in the basement. Hope this helps. I really need to know what kinds of lures I need. Sorry if I seem like a pest but like I said I need to know soon because im going on a fishing trip this weekend.

Thanks againd for all you help

Sebastion, I don't believe the ultra light pole can cut it for bass fishing, but until you can afford a more suitable outfit, thry this. Use 10# LINE. For starters, you will need a 1/4 ounce spinnerbait, white skirt/silver blade. A medium diving crankbait-4-6 feet, A topwater buzzbait 1/4 ounce. A minnow bait-Rapala or Rogue-silver/chrome. A 1/4 ounce bass jig-black. A couple of plastic jig trailers-black-black-blue-crawfish or eel or pork frog.A couple of Road runner jigs, white. Hope this gets you started. Keep in touch. Johnnie

Thanks Johnnie. I think my real is slightly bigger than an ultra ligt but not much. I'll go out and get as many of those lures as i can. and hopefully get a new rod soon.

Thanks for all your help,

Sebastian

Sebastian, you didn't mention how old you are, but a good piece of advice if you are on a tight budget is to make sure if you are required to have a license you get one before you go. In addition to what Jonnie said, a good assortment of plastic worms and 1/8 to 1/4 ounce bullet weights and hooks is a good idea too, texas rigged worms can be very effective and you don't have to break the bank to get them. Good luck and keep in touch.

Thanks. Just to let you know im not required to have a liscense so that isnt a problem, and ive got some plastic worms already. And a friend taught me how to texas rig a worm. In fact, Im going today to get the rest of my equipment. Thanks again for all your help.