TXguy

Well, guys. Spent Saturday around Bass Pro and Academy with my cousin. Picked up a Berkley Lightning Rod and an Abu Garcia Black Max!

Thanks, guys! As for some other information, I'd be fishing mainly from shore on lakes like Lake Conroe, Fayette County Reservoir, places like that which have murky/stained water.

Hey, y'all! Just joined from Houston and have been looking around the forums until I decided to go ahead and introduce myself. I used to fish a bit when I was younger, but kinda got out of it. Couple weekends ago I spent fishing with my father-in-law and brother-in-law, and I got hooked (see what I did there)! Anyway, I'm brand new to the bass fishing scene - having only been once and not catching a thing. So obviously being new, I'm gonna ask for recommendations. I'll be starting out with 1 rod and 1 reel, so I'll need it to be an all-around setup (if there is such a thing). What should I look for? Medium, medium/heavy, heavy? Fast, moderate? Baitcast, spinning? Also, what kind of lures are must haves? SO MANY CHOICES!