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I knew that, I just rarely ever get to fish with a spinning rod so I just wanted to try something I normally don't do. And I really don't enjoy flyfishing for bass that much, not sure why.

any other recommendations on rods? from what I've researched that lightning rod doesn't break down into 2 parts so it would be hard to travel with.

cranks and jigs, does that change anything? Well normally you would want two different rods for fishing crankbaits and jigs, but you gotta work with what you have. If I were you I would get a MH/F rod. It seems to be the most versatile. I would also not use braid. what length rod would you recommend? Also I think I'm just going to go with this line, should I get the clear, low-visible green, or fluorescent blue

cranks and jigs, does that change anything?

can I use a double surgeon's knot to attach the leader? also from what I've heard leader is optional, do I really need one?

sounds good, I think I might go with that, I just wanted the challenge of a baitcaster and it gives you a lot of control, but I'm not using it much so a spinning is fine. What kind of line should I be using, I have no clue?[/quote] Oh boy, you went and did it now... ;D First and foremost, DO NOT exceed 8 lb test for spinning gear if you go with mono. Anything heavier will give you line issues that are no fun. I myself use braid on my spinning outfits and use a mono leader. That's just me, there will be 100 different opinions on line. Get ready. is the leader the same as in flyfishing, is it attached to the line? I thought that line was the same all the way through. If you cut it off do you have to add more like flyfishing?

sounds good, I think I might go with that, I just wanted the challenge of a baitcaster and it gives you a lot of control, but I'm not using it much so a spinning is fine. What kind of line should I be using, I have no clue?

I'm mainly a flyfishermen but since there aren't many streams near me I'm trying to get into bass fishing for the times I can't fly fish. I'm looking to spend aroun d $100 for a rod and reel and I'd like to try a baitcaster out. Just wondering what would people recommend, is there such a thing as a easy to cast baitcaster? Oh, im mainly going for smallmouth if that matters.