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Everyone thanks SO much for your responses! it really helps!

great thaks for the help!

Ok, thanks so much for your input! I'll wait and fish some more to make sure I really want one!

Hello everyone I am new to bassresource. I have been fishing for about a year but have only caught 4 bass and would like to catch more. I am pretty inexperienced when it comes to fishing compared to some of you guys.Mostly I fish on the banks of small lakes. Right now I have a small amount of tackle and s Shakespeare "bass" rod and reel spinning combo. I hear many people on this forum and on youtube talking about using baitcasting rods and reels. I am wondering if it would be a good idea for me to get a baitcasting rod and reel for the type of fishing I am doing. Is it necessary for me to get a baitcaster, or can I throw frogs, crankbaits, jigs, poppers, spinnerbaits, jerkbaits, etc. on my current spinning combo? please keep in mind that I am on a budget and don't have tons on money to spend on fishing stuff. I am open to any feedback and would appreciate your opinions. Thanks.