Bass fishing gear can put a dent in the wallet, so once you've gotten that rod you wanted and those lures everyone swears by, make sure you are using them to their full potential. Part of that is understanding how to set that rod and reel up and how to fish those lures. A little time invested in learning now can save you a lot of time out at the lake and make your day that much more productive.
Take a look at these videos for some great tips and how to's on using your gear.
How to set up and use a bait casting reel.
This one is a little dated but has some good info.
This is a pretty good video on how to use a bait casting setup. The video is a 4 part series.