MGoodFishin

Looking forward to going to the Classic. Will be cheering for Pam.

One, good for you for getting her started. Two, good for asking a great question. Most beginner anglers need some active catching to get excited about fishing. I'd recommend fishing for whatever you can get to bite. Maybe the bite is better for crappie, perch, white bass, or stripers. Get her hooked on fishing and then go for bass. Unless, the bass is what is actively biting. And, hey, let her use live bait. Most important is getting the fish to bite her line. You can always move her to other types of baits later. Also, a spinning reel is a lot easier for beginners. And, not frustrating for you or her if she used a baitcaster and got a backlash. After you get her hooked, you might want to look into a couples type tournament. My husband and I fish the local ABA Couples Circuit and have for the last two years. You don't have to be married... it's men/women teams. Happy Catching!