For someone wanting to fish small and largemouth bass in local lakes, what would be the best matchup of the below mentioned rod and reels? Knowing that a lot of the equipment listed is not ideal, but using what is there - how would you match them up and why? 

 

Baitcaster Reels:

• Bass Pro Johnny Morris JMX10HC, XPS
• Bass Pro Johnny Morris Carbonlite, JCL10HB
• Bass Pro Pro Qualifier PQX10HD
• Abu Garcia Max Z, ZMAX2
• Abu Garcia Silver Max,SMAX2
• Pinnacle Solene, SLP10
• Shimano Bantam 100
• Shimano Bantam Mag 200SG
• Shimano Bantam 300
• Daiwa Prolite PL-100

Baitcaster Rods:

• St Croix Triumph X, TXC66MHF, 6'6" MED-HEAVY POWER, Fast Action (10-20 lb. 3/8 - 1 oz)
• Quantum Escalade HD, IM8, 7'0, MED-HVY (10-25 lb., 1/4 - 1 1/2")
• Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special, TSX66MHT, 6'6" Med Hvy, Action: Fast (10-20 lb., 3/8 - 1 oz)
• Quantum Bill Dance Special Edition, DSLC701MHF, 7'0", Med-Hvy (10-20 lb, 1/4-1 oz)
• Quantum Escalade HD, IM8, 7'0, MED-HVY (10-25 lb., 1/4 - 1 1/2")
• Quantum Bill Dance Special Edition, DSLC701MHF, 7'0", Med-Hvy (10-20 lb, 1/4-1 oz)
• Browning Stalker, BS1066MH, 6'6" Med-Hvy (8-17 lb)
• Offshore Angler Gold Cup Inshore, GIC71220, 7' (12-20 lb., 3/8-2 oz)
• Berkley Cherrywood HD, CWD701MC, 7'0" Medium (8-17 lb., 1/4-3/4 oz)
• Cabela's IM7 Tourney Trail, 6'6"(3-20 lb., 1/4-1 oz)

Rod and reel setups are so much personal preference you really need to try them out to see what works for you. In general I like faster reels on rods that are working jigs, plastics, topwaters, and jerkbaits. I like medium speed for spinnerbaits and mid to shallow diving cranks, and slow reels for the deep diving cranks and baits that have a lot of water resistance.