I have searched for a thread that has a selection of lures for new bass fishermen, but can only find a couple lures here and a couple there. I recently got into bass fishing and I'm a bank beater. I've only tried out the soft plastic Zoom Finesse Worm.I've caught 11 bass since I've started and I'm instantly hooked. I just want a good variety of lures. I'm in mid-missouri and I'll mostly be fishing murky waters with vegetation and a couple clear lakes every once in awhile.

Senkos/ Yum dingers

White/chartreuse spinnerbaits/chatter baits

Black/blue jig

Black Buzzbait

Zoom trick worms

Rage craws

Boo yah pad crasher

That covers most of the basics in my bank fishing bag.

worms and frogs - It doesn't get any easier then that. 

I will be going out on boats here and there aswell. Just wanting to get a 3700 filled for bank and a 3700 for boat to start out with.

I will be going out on boats here and there aswell. Just wanting to get a 3700 filled for bank and a 3700 for boat to start out with.

That's a good approach to take.  Keep it simple and don't try to overwhelm yourself.

I'm just trying to get my feet wet. I just don't know which lures, brand and size to get.

I think Bank4Bass pretty much has the basics covered.  You'll also need to have the proper terminal tackle to rig you're plastics correctly.

 

-Plastic worms - and maybe add a curly tail worm to that

-Top-water or frog

-Craw bait

-Spinner baits

-Buzz baits

-Senko-style baits

-Jigs

-Rapala Original Floating (possibly the greatest fish-catching lure ever made)

What's a good all around size and weight for the lures?

When I started out I focused on one technique at a time. Learn how to Texas rig plastics! Learn how to properly fish a senko. There are no magic baits but beginners have a better chance with baits that have built in action. I turn a lot of guys on to swing impact fats because the bait does most the work. Tight lines my friend

When I started out I focused on one technique at a time. Learn how to Texas rig plastics! Learn how to properly fish a senko. There are no magic baits but beginners have a better chance with baits that have built in action. I turn a lot of guys on to swing impact fats because the bait does most the work. Tight lines my friend

What weight of spinners, jigs, buzzbaits, and chatter baits should I get?

3/8 - 1/2 oz

The best thing that you can do for yourself is to not just fill a tackle box and expect to catch something. Start with a few things and learn how to fish them well and then gradually accumulate more.

Are compact spinners good for small lakes and ponds?

Beware the bait monkey.... Hes real.

Honestly I would focus on soft plastics. Very versatile group of lures. Can fish them in almost any situation with a wide array of techniques.

I also really like the suggestion of an original rapala floater. Those things PRODUCE.

Are compact spinners good for small lakes and ponds?

YES!

I catch the majority of my pond bass with a 1/8 oz beetle spin.

Beware the bait monkey.... Hes real.

Honestly I would focus on soft plastics. Very versatile group of lures. Can fish them in almost any situation with a wide array of techniques.

I also really like the suggestion of an original rapala floater. Those things PRODUCE.

what color floaters are good for murky and somewhat clear ponds?

what color floaters are good for murky and somewhat clear ponds?

I haven't found the color to matter as much as the retrieve. It also depends on whether your fishing clear sky's or overcast, or windy.

For overcast days I try to throw something with more flash.

An under-rated lure that is a go to for novice to pros alike is an inline spinner like a Rooster Tail or Shyster.  You immediately feel the resistance the blade makes and you know for sure when you have a strike. 

I'm thinking about a white/char and black blue fogy from siebert outdoors.