well i dont know about the worms, never tried them.. only pink worms (plastic)... i would pick up some jensen eggs and wool... umm i guess since your new to this kind of fishing you dont know the bait loop eh? hmm well my first recommendation is to hit up highwater tackle... dave will give you a hand with what you need hes a super cool dude, and VERY helpful.. if you are going first light or before highwater opens (10 i believe), and you dont have any tackle or anything, what i would do is i would minimize your weight as much as possible cus the cap is very clear (you could see the fish) and also get small hooks, light leader (6-8 pound maxxxx) and if you can see the fish cast out about 45 degrees above them and then let it flow down towards them... dont hit bottom with your weight as this may scare them.. stay off the ground and about 1 to 2 feet above the fish... they will take offerings above them if theyre intrested.. also if those fish arent biting.. move find another run, and work it.. thats all i got.. good luck out there... let us know how u do