I need some help with my next set-up and need some recomendations on reel, line and rod.

Need a good baitcaster & pole for chucking cranks...and I have no idea were to start.

This set-up would be only for casting plugs on both lakes and rivers for bass, steelhead, pike, walleye and even salmon...so I need it to have a little power...but at the same time I don't want it to be too bulky.

Any suggestions? I don't even know where to start on this one.

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I got a new ducket cranking rod a few weeks ago and its all i'll ever use again its so light and soft tipped yet still has plenty of power. Givem a look