Q&A for How to Set up a Fishing Pole for Bass Fishing

You can but, to use lures, I would recommend a spinning rod if you are just starting with open-faced reels.

Most bass fishing setups do not use floats, since they are bottom feeders. You want the bait to reach the bottom and then slowly drag it towards you to lure in the bass.

Tie it like you would tie any other lure, but if you want you can strengthen the knot by looping the line multiple times through the eye of the hook before tying the knot.

Hi, you should tie it on with a palomar knot. There is a wikihow for that too!