3 hours ago, Fishes in trees said:

  There is a point in your growth as a fisherman when you more or less limit your dependence on other folks opinions and learn more to rely on what you think. 

That deserved to be re-qouted.

Here's what equipment I use, when I use it, and how I use it:

 

 

Same rod I use to throw spinnerbaits and chatterbaits.  7'0" mhf BPS Tourney Special with a Daiwa Tatula CT100H.  I usually have 15 lb big game spooled on it.