The essential terminal tackle guide—hooks, weights, jigs—for beginner bass anglers. Use this checklist to build your starter kit and start catching fish now.

This fishing guide for beginners details how to catch largemouth bass, learning where bass live and choosing the best bass lures and tackle.

For anyone thinking about trying bass fishing on their own for the first time, a real bass fishing beginner, the vast amount of gear and choices available can be confusing and intimidating.