I'm With A-Jay and hatrix On The Spinning Outfit , 

 

Getting Use To Using The Spinning Outfit , Gives You One More Weapon Out There.  

 

Hope The Bait Caster Set-Up Works Out For You , 

 

Mike

The PQ is the best reel for the price unless you can find the Tatula on sale for the same price. I have four PQ's. Also have two crankin' sticks (the old models) and they are real awesome rods for the price. Sure you will get better rods for more money but for something under 80 bucks you can't beat them.

If you can find one, the shimano chronarch have been on sale $159.  I would pick up the 200 e5.  Low gear ratio for slow rolling crank baits = awesome fun....

 

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Shimano-Chronarch-Baitcast-Reel-CH50E-Right-Retrieve&i=446056

1/8 oz. ain't easy to throw with a baitcast reel.  I don't care how easy some claim it to be.  It takes a fair amount of skill.  At least with any of the reels I have used so far.  I did pick up a PXL over the winter, but haven't used it yet.  Maybe my opinion will change after getting it set up.  I assume you have plenty of experience with a baitcast reel given you seem to prefer them so it might be doable for you.  I have a hard time with 1/8 oz., but currently have 3 combos that cast 3/16 oz. #5 Shad Raps with aplomb.  Haven't tried that light yet on my Smallmouth rod rated down to 1/8 oz., but have to assume it will also handle 3/16 oz. just fine.  All 3 combos will cast a #5 Shad Rap about as far as some of my MH rods will cast a 1/2 oz. spinnerbait.

 

Two of the 3 combos have older gold colored Carbonlites on them.  (All 3 combos use 6# mono).  One of the Carbonlites is on a 7' ML Crankin' Stick.  It casts the #5 Shad Rap just as far as a tuned and upgraded TD-Z105H / 7' ML Fenwick HMG.....in my hands.  A more proficient caster could probably do better with the TD-Z.  You should be able to find the older Carbonlite for a lot less than $100 (around $60-$65 in very good shape).  No experience with the older Prolites, but one should do even better than the Carbonlite for what you want to do.  Still for less than $100.  Never used a PQ, but doubt it would do the trick for you.  It strikes me as a good all around reel from what I have read, but not a finesse reel.

 

You might want to consider J Franco's suggestion.  I picked up a Primmus over the winter for less than $160 shipped.  I am very impressed with the reel so far.  However, I haven't tried light lures with it yet.  I love my Curado 51E / Smallmouth 6' 10" MF combo, but think I will try the Primmus on it and try some lighter lures.  The Primmus weighs 5.9 oz. and comes hand tuned from the factory.  I think it is a fantastic reel.

 

EDIT:  I make that statement about the Primmus comparing it against older Chronarchs, Curados, Revos (Gen 1 STX and Premier), a Lews TP, Pfluegers and 20 plus Daiwas of various models.

 The 3 & 5 series baits weigh 1/4 & 1/2 oz respectively, which in my mind plants them squarely into the casting gear category.

 

Whipping an 1/8 ounce nothing bait on revolving spool tackle would never feel more comfortable than the easy of spinning gear for me.

 

A-Jay

I agree A-Jay especially with a fluffy for weight spinnerbait or crankbait, a jig would be better but still much better for me on a spinning outfit,,,,

Grateful for the wealth of info!

I'm coming from a local fish forum and I feel so much more welcomed and edified here.

No one is bashing me for asking too many questions. It seems like people here are wiser and more patient.

Currently leaning towards the shimano chron 50e and try to throw 3/16 + cranks

Thanks BR!

Agree.   Just don't ask how to fish a Senko..  LOL   Just a thread that got banged/debated around a few weeks ago  

So i found out the crankin' stick can throw lures down to 5/16 comfortably. 1/4 was sort of pushing it.

So I picked up a lightweight spincasting rod, paired it up with bass pro crappie baitcaster and now i can throw lures down to 1/8 oz comfortably.

Here's a pic and I also posted a video in the fish report (http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/157555-lightweight-baitcaster/).