How to catch your first bass

From the tackle shop to your first fish

Work through the parts in order. Each one ends with a small mission to go and do. Nothing is locked, so you can jump back to any part whenever you need it.

1. 1
   
   Part 1 · 10 min

   Buy the right kit

   Exactly what to buy for bass, what to skip, and how to set up your reel at home.

   Mission: Get your kit ready

2. 2
   
   Part 2 · 9 min

   Tie the knot and rigs

   The Palomar knot, then the Texas, wacky and mojo rigs, and when to use each one.

   Mission: Rig up at home

3. 3
   
   Part 3 · 9 min

   Find the fish

   Get legal, pick the right water and read a dam so you fish where bass actually live.

   Mission: Pick your water

4. 4
   
   Part 4 · 9 min

   Pick your moment

   Season, water temperature, time of day and weather, and how to plan a trip that gives you the best chance.

   Mission: Plan your trip

5. 5
   
   Part 5 · 10 min

   Cast, hook and land

   Fish slowly, read the bite, set the hook, then land, photo and release your first bass.

   Mission: Go catch it

6. Finish line

   Catch and log your first bass

   Finish all 5 parts, go fishing, and log the fish on AnglersHub. You only catch your first once.