Tackle for catching bass on live bait

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What tackle do I need for catching bass on live bait in fresh water?

Fish: Largemouth bass, Northern pike and Smallmouth bass

Mean depth of lake is 8ft.

Worms, bass love worms.
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Commented Jun 19, 2015 at 19:52 — ShemSeger, Commented Jun 19, 2015 at 19:52

xpda · Accepted Answer · 2015-07-14 03:31:50Z

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Rod, reel (with line), hooks, sinkers, and probably bobbers. Landing net is optional.

answered Jul 14, 2015 at 3:31

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you can also "float" worms a foot or two off the bottom of the lake, by injecting air into the worm and/or putting a very small float at the end of the line, near the hook, and a somewhat larger weight a foot or two above the float, so that the weight stays on the lake floor and the worm floats above it.
– Michael Martinez
Commented Aug 12, 2015 at 17:37
What do you use when inflating worms?
– zer00ne
Commented Aug 12, 2015 at 18:27

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zer00ne · Accepted Answer · 2015-08-12 05:30:06Z

I honestly can't say for certain until I actually fish at a place, but off the top of my head I'd say:

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