Get a worm w/ a squiggly tail, put a torpedo weight on you line then a (worm) hook, thread the worm about an inch onto the hook and come out the sidslide the worm around and up the hook to where it ties on, then kinda push a littl higher to hook tip into worm down the body so when inbedded and slide back down the worm looks straight. you will see the hook s bend is in the bare air. Just throw it out and slowly reel it in, sometimes if you want you can raise the rod tip and lower it and reel somemore. This is a weedless set up so you won't get hung so much, like a lure can.

get yourself some mister twisters all colors with size 8 hooks,i`ve caught 100`s of bass with them,when they are in the water make`em look like minnows.

You should really learn the worm method as this is a really effective way to catch bass. It's fairly easy and once you get the hang of it you will develop your own methods of fishing it according to whats working for you, but here's a basic method to get you started.......................................................

I always have the most luck with plastic worms. Try going to the pond at dusk and throw a 4" purple worm with a red tail, the swirl type tail, throw it out, let it settle to the bottom and sit for a few seconds, then just give the rod a little twitch,just enough so that you can feel your worm jump off the bottom, then let it settle again, and keep repeating this "twitch" method and I guarantee you will soon be catching Bass.
It's really important to let the worm settle and sit for a few seconds before you "twitch" it off of the bottom again as this is when the bass will usually hit it, so be patient, and good luck.

Go to you local tackle shop and ask if they have any tasmanian devil lures ,, they catch nearly every species and are very easy to use and they come in every colour imaginable.
PS these are my secret weapon i shouldnt really be telling yas !