a beginners tackle box needs

[docav]

i seen several people in post asking what should a beginner should have in their tackle box. i will start and let others join in. i guess we will base this on a med-large size bag as well. doug

hooks in various sizes to include:
extra wide gap
straight shank
drop shot
offset round bend
o'shaughnessy
treble hooks
trailer hooks

[marcoman]

Some soft plastics in popular colors
Flukes
Senkos

[Oneslowz28]

Wiggle rigs should be the first purchase
rooster tails,
beetle spins
senkos,
curl tails,
trick worms
flukes
spike it
hooks in the 2/0,3/0,4/0 and 5/0
small hooks #'s 2,4,6,
a few corks
split shot

[Oneslowz28]

I should add that a soft tackle bag is much lighter and durable than a plastic one. Also a worm binder is an easy way of organising worms and other soft plastics. It makes it so much easier to find that worm your looking for. I have 10 different worm binders.
1 for trick worms
1 for flukes
1 for curl tails
1 for large worms
1 for finesse worms
1 for creature/craws
1 for spectastic worms and wiggle riggs
3 for senkos

[Team KaRu]

A few Plano trays / Tackle bag
Terminal Tackle - assorted hooks 2/O thru 5/O, Parasite weights, barrel swivels and Carolina beads
Plastics -  Worms 5"& 7",  Tubes, Senkos, Flukes, Lizards
Spinnerbaits - VibraSpins, VibraShocks
Buzzbaits, HeavyCover's "Newest models"
Crankbaits, 2' thru 8' models, rattle traps, rogues
Top H2O - "ZaraSpooks", poppers and some Frogs.
Pair of pliers and scissors
polarized sunglasses in a protective case attached to the tackle bag

[RichmondVa]

Docav,

I've got a question for you and anyone else with an opinion on this...  What is the significance of having the different types of worm hooks? i.e. the EWG, Straight Shank, Offset Roundbend, and the O'shaughnessey?  I'm only asking b/c I have been wondering if I was missing out from only using the EWG type hooks.  What is the significance of the others and what situations call for the other hooks?  Thanks...

[docav]

i use different hooks for some things but not all the time so in general its good to have it in case you need it. when using a c-rig with a lizard i use a offset round bend or o'shaughnessey but if i am changing baits around a lot to find one that works i like to have a ewg. with some smaller 3-5" worms i use a straight shank hook because IMO a ewg hook in the smaller sizes dont work as good as the straight shank in the smaller sizes. doug

[Bassinkorea]

Docav,

I've got a question for you and anyone else with an opinion on this...  What is the significance of having the different types of worm hooks? i.e. the EWG, Straight Shank, Offset Roundbend, and the O'shaughnessey?  I'm only asking b/c I have been wondering if I was missing out from only using the EWG type hooks.  What is the significance of the others and what situations call for the other hooks?  Thanks...

RichmondVA,
This is a great question, but I feel that if you post a new thread in here >>>> http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?board=423.0 then you will get lots more attention and replies.

[scatch1]

what is a worm binder?

[docav]

what is a worm binder?

a worm binder is tackle bag made to hold worms. here is one in the link below. doug

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_37109_100011010_100000000_100011000_100-11-10