07-20-2011, 04:26 AM
Davetclown nailed the basics. The only thing I want to add is if the locations you are fishing allow live bait, pick up a box of nightcrawlers. Generally, almost every game fish in the freshwater U.S. will eat a worm. It's THE most universal bait I can think of and should help you get a better idea of what might be lurking in the water your fishing.
happy fishing
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happy fishing

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