NorthTXWader

It would be used a lot for Jigs, larger swimbaits, some crankbaits, heavy plastics, and frogs. Ploppers, normal plastics/rigs, and most crankbaits would be used on my lighter spinning rod.

So I am new to taking fishing somewhat seriously. I have a 6’6” MediumLight Fast rod with a 30 size spinning reel. My preferred method of fishing is wading in creeks so this works great for that application. I’m looking to add a baitcaster to help open up my fishing. I’m wanting something that will allow me to handle the bigger fish from the banks and docks, that I could still take to the creeks. Eventually I want to get a kayak. So I want something that will be versatile, knowing full well that there might be better set ups for specific baits/casts. So I’m leaning towards a 7’ MediumHeavy. I’ve never used a baitcaster so I have no preference on reel break types. I’m wanting to keep it at $200. Here’s what I’ve been looking at. Let me know what you would do. Rods: Lews TP1 Falcon Bucoo SR St Croix Bass X Daiwa Tatula XT Reels: Shimano SLX Daiwa Fuego CT Lew’s Speed Spool LFS Combo: Lew’s Mach Crush Thank y’all