Jake Coucoules

Same

Manns hardnose series

The Next KVD if you call them you can get megabass, shimano, jackall, etc. included.

I think if its a jig/worm rod were you really need that extra sensitivity go with the extra money on the rod. If its a moving bait get a better reel so you can cover water easier.

Last year i found a vendetta that was marked wrong and got it for $24. If you look hard enough you can usually find some great deals.

Id say my first casting setup because it allowed me to use new lures baits and lines and really inprove as an allaround angler instead of just a senko, drop shot, shakey head guy.

I use mine for any small plastics that i dont want to throw on a spinng rod. I use 30lb braid and its for 4-5 inch senkos and light texas rigs with 1/16-3/16 ounce weights.

Senko or swim jig.

Youll definetly find out how big the bass in the lake are if you night fish. One time i was fishing and saw a huge commotion and thought it was a huge school of fish and i kept casting to no avail and when i walked over i saw it was a pack of muskrats! I had fished that lake my entire life and never saw one. And always check your surroundings because like others said snakes come out at night.

I have the most luck with the keitech swimbaits. If im going for a bigger bass ill usually go up to ez shads or big hammers.