Tizi

Don't most frog weigh less than 1 oz? would that rod work well with .5 ounce frog?

I would go Fuego CT. I have 2 Tatula 100s and I like the Fuego better.

Fuego LT. I have 2500 and 3000 size. Sportsman’s Outfitters has em for $74.99.

very happy with Shimano Exage I purchased from Tacklewarehouse. I have the 6'10" MH.

That is a good deal! I had to pull the trigger. I needed some foul weather gear.

I really like the Huk shirts I have purchased. I always buy on sale: Sierra Trading for example.

Start with spinning rod/reel, you will be happy you did.

I have been using older rods for kayak fishing, seems like they all are under 6'6". In addition, some of the rods I have been purchasing lately are in the 6'10" range. They work just fine out of the kayak. I have had no problems with longer rods over 7' either. I try to stay at 7' or under though.

#9 black/gold rapala

Yeah, sorry I should have been more clear. I use it for jerkbaits, but have used it for spinnerbaits and small cranks. Again, no issues, it works very well. I use 10 lb Berkley Pro flouro on it.

I have the 7.2:1, I use it on a SLX 6'10" MxF rod - jerkbaits. Very good reel. Academy has 25% off today on it.

Shimano Bantam Mags - loved those reels. I have 5 still.

I would go Daiwa Fuego LT and Tatula XT. Sportsmans Outfitters has the Fuego LT for $74.99 and Tatula XT for $79.99. I have the medium action spinning rod and 3000 size LT.

X2

I like that I can throw lighter lures like 1/4 ounce with no problems.

I use a Carbon Lite 2.0 7' MF. Works great for cranks/lipless. Got it on Black Friday for $79.99.

Keitech Fat Swing Impact 3.8 in ghost rainbow trout has been killer for me this year.

super cool

I am super happy with my SLX reels and rods. I had been getting the combo deal from American Legacy. Can't beat the pricing - $139 less 10% off. I just checked, they don't offer it anymore.

S-Waver 168 rainbow trout

Look around for SLX combo deals. Kittery has em for $129. Great combo.

I use an Exage 7’2” Heavy with SLX 7.2:1 reel

Fantastic rods. I caught 2.5 pounder on 6’10” matched with Citica first time using. Caught on a Mann’s Shadow.

I have several of these and are my favorite spinnerbaits, by a long margin.

The curado K.