OwnedInTheDome

Whats the difference between spinning and casting? My technique is pretty basic haha, cast as far as I can and real in at a good pace and hope something wants it, so I guess with my technique I would want a casting rod?

How's it going guys, new to this forum. I am basically a beginner. I am looking to buy a new rod and reel because I am starting to get into fishing but am getting sick of using old crappy hand-me-downs. My budget is probably around $120 maximum (doesn't mean I want to hit that mark haha). The only places to buy gear around me are Gandermountain, Dicks, and some small time fishing shops...if there are any (never really looked for them so don't know if there are any). Im going to be fishing mostly out of a lake, some river. 90% of my fishing is going to be shore/docks, occasionally I will be going out on a friends boat but not too often. My bait will be worms and fake bait until I learn the benefit of using different along with how to use different. Fish in the lake: Bluegill, bass, walleye, northern pike, muskie/tiger muskie, carp, bullhead, catfish, and perch. Of course most of what I will be catching are bluegill and bass, though I would love to catch me a nothern or a tiger muskie I prefer open reel, reel on the bottom and the reel handle on the right hand side.