I just got into fishing this year as a way to get through losing both my grandparents at Christmas. I have all the equipment I need, but I need a little help with setup Ideas. I'm not looking to upgrade because I'm just a novice. Most of this stuff came from a store that closed and the owners just gave it to me. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Also, please don't tell me I need a Shimano/Daiwa/Lew's reel, I know they are good, but I'm happy with what I have. Just looking for Ideas, maybe a list of setups. Here's my list of Rods and Reels. I have every test of FC, Braid, and Mono, so I'm covered I think. Tons of lures and sp. Thanks so much.

Reels
LPBC
541-Abu Orra Winch 
641-Abu BMax3 
         Abu Gen Ike
         Abu Orra SX 
         Pflueger Intensity 
711-Abu Pmax3 
731-Pflueger Monarch
811-Sougayaling MDC
SR
511-Abu MaxX 40 
521-Quantum Optix 
581-Abu MaxSTX 30 
         Abu Max Stx 30 
621-Lews Mach 2 300A 

RBC

381-Abu 1972 Ambassadeur 5000

631-Abu 6500 CL Rocket
Rods
Casting
60-Quantum Tour Edition 8-17 1/4-3/4 MF
66-Abu Bmax 8-15 1/4-5/8 MMF
      Abu Pmax 8-15 1/4-5/8 MMF
      Abu GenIke 8-15 1/4-5/8 MMF
      Fenwick Eagle GT 10-25 1/4-1 1/4 MHMF
68-Shimano Sellus W/J 10-20 1/4-1 MHXF
70-Lew's Laser HS  10-20 1/4-1 1/4 MHF
      Pflueger Monarch 10-20 1/4-3/4 MHF
72-Lew's TP1X Speed Stick 1/4-1 MHF
73-Abu Vendetta 14-30 3/8-1 1/2 HF
Spinning
66-Abu Vengeance 10-14 1/4-3/4 MHF
      Abu MaxSTX 6-12 1/4-5/8 MMF
70-Lew's Mach 2 T/G MF

Looks like your good to go. Try to match some up, so they feel right to you, then you can change up as need be. Lots of good stuff here.

^ What Sean said - you got the rigs to cover just about any technique short of large swimbaits. Don't be afraid to experiment with different combos - a reel that works so-so on one rod might be near perfect on another.

18 minutes ago, Mobasser said:

Looks like your good to go. Try to match some up, so they feel right to you, then you can change up as need be. Lots of good stuff here.

Thanks. I've been out several times this year and I'm catching fish, just feel like I could be more organized. My favs are definitely the Orras and Max's. Good stuff. Abu is easy to learn on. 

18 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

^ What Sean said - you got the rigs to cover just about any technique short of large swimbaits. Don't be afraid to experiment with different combos - a reel that works so-so on one rod might be near perfect on another.

But..... Chris Zaldain is my favorite!!!!! LOL. Yeah not ready for A rigs or mag stuff yet. I definitely prefer my Fenwick and Lew's Rods and My Abu's in general. Might get a Lew's soon. Do they have any thing in the 8's under 150?

10 minutes ago, Alex Ball said:

Might get a Lew's soon. Do they have any thing in the 8's under 150?

KVD LFS Casting Reel in 8.3:1 - 35IPT - dual braking system (magnetic and centrifugal). $140...but currently out of stock at almost everywhere.

2 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

KVD LFS Casting Reel in 8.3:1 - 35IPT - dual braking system (magnetic and centrifugal). $140...but currently out of stock at almost everywhere.

Wow... that's a monster! Thanks. That'll be my Frog/Blade reel. Pairing it with the Vendetta. On Ebay for 140 now.