I taught my grandson the basics at Bartlett Lake.. he landed 4 Large Mouth Bass in about 2 hours..
Get some #1 hooks..
1/4 ounce bell weights
Zebco makes a push button Rod n Reel.. Easiest for newcomers.. or the most popular spinning reel..
6-8lb test line...
We use night crawlers and a Garlic Scent spray to cost the Night Crawlers..
TIP: wait for a Dark night Sky..
Fishing after a full moon in the night sky all night produces little or no fish..
Next Dark sky April 27- May 10, 2022..
Good Luck.. Happy Fishing!!

I'm finding out that fishing on a day with a full moon in the night sky.. produces less fish..
Next Dark night sky..
April 27 2022 thru May 10, 2022..
Good Luck Guys..