I've just begun bass fishing. My tackle box consists of 4 bandit crankbaits (100, 2 x 200, 300), rat-l trap, deep runner, 2 spinnerbaits, and soft plastics of fluke (silver/blue), horny toads (watermelon), lizards (purple), and 6" worms (pumpkin). I made some drop shot rigs as well (after watching The Bass Edge), ranging from 6" to 12" with 1/8 to 1/4 ounce weight and a 1/0 hook. I used a swivel to quick attach while using 10lb test. My rod/reel is a 6'6, med action, 12 lb test, spinning reel.

I'd like to get 2 more rods, more lures/baits, line setups....and a boat...but have no idea what I should consider, colors, etc. Any help?

This is what I would recommend to someone just starting out:

Spinning combination, 6 1/2' or 7' Medium Power/ Fast Action, #6 Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft

Yo don't need another rod, but if you want a baitcasting rig buy a combination package from one of the major retailers for around $170 ( http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_74456_100003001_100000000_100003000_100-3-1 ) or check our FLea Market for a deal.

Spool this up with Yo-Zuri Hybrid #12.

Lures:

Original Floating Rapala (silver & black)

Two Rat-L-Traps (chrome & silver)

Norman Fat Boy (bluegill pattern)

Two Terminator or Booyah spinnerbaits (white with silver blades, chartreuse with gold blades)

Zara Puppy

Jitterbug

Buzzbait (white)

Soft plastics:

Two bags of Senko (not knock-offs) watermelon with black flakes

Fat Ika, same color

Mizmo 4" Bad Boys (tubes)

Terminal tackle:

#4/0 Gamakatsu Offset Worm Hooks

Black beads

1/8 & 1/4 oz bullet weights

I suggest learning to tie a Palomar Knot and lose the swivel.

http://www.animatedknots.com/palomar/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com#Overhand

Thanks for the great advise!!!

What is terminal tackle and what are the beads for?

Which Germantown do you live in, there's 3 in TN. I live in Clarksville, stationed at Campbell. I'm guessing I can find all the stuff you listed at Bass Pro in Nashville.

Thanks again!!!

What is terminal tackle and what are the beads for?

Terminal tackle: beads, swivels, sinkers, snaps, hooks.

Beads are used to create a clacking noise when the sinker hits them. Some alse say that they create flash to attract the fish, personally I think that 's a load of hoot, but the clacking sound is for real.