joe bag o donuts

I've been using 4# test and fishing from banks like you so these are things I've learned from experience. If the fish swims into cover you can always try giving him a little slack line. The fish usually will free itself enough so you can regain control and pull him into the open. Remember, the fish is going to want to go the opposite way your pulling so try pulling him into the weeds and he might surprise you and head for the open water. Hope that makes sense. My motto is, hook the fish then worry about what to do with it. At least your hokking a few 3-6ers, my biggest this season was 19" whatever that comes out to. :

I don't fish with crankbaits very often, but I also fish a shallow pond and I just sanded about half the lip of a Rapala Shad Rap and it now dives shallower and it still tracks straight and the action wasn't effected too much. Plus I had a couple hits wilke I was testing it today!

Thanks all for the replies. Looks like I'll be sticking with my ultralight for finessin. However, I still might pick up a nice baitcasting combo for when I need something like a crankbait or spinnerbait. I'll probably go with a Abu Garcia S or SX, but I have no clue as to picking the right rod. Would my best bet be to go hit BPS and find one that 'feels right'? I'm over 6' if that matters... Thanks again!

So I've wanted to get a nice high-quality casting reel mainly for the supposed improved accuracy and the faster retrieve rates. I fish mainly with worms with no weight. So the question is can a baitcaster compare to a spinning reel when it comes to casting super light lures? Am I better of just getting myself a nicer spinning reel? Hopefully that makes sense. Thanks