Hey guys. Just very recently started using a buzz bait. And on a medium 6’6” spinning rod. 
 

From all of my YouTube perusing, I see that a casting rod setup is the way to go. 
 

I’ve never used one, so what would you recommend for a somewhat entry level setup that I could cut my teeth on but still be productive. I could probably spend about $150 total or so.

My only recommendation is that if you crank with your left hand when using spinning gear, go with a left hand baitcaster. Unless you want to cast with your right, switch to your left, and crank with your right.

Plenty of good reels at $150. 

Daiwa Fuego CT-HS - $90 - https://www.amazon.com/Daiwa-0001-4482-Fgct100Hs-Fuego-Speed/dp/B06VWMR5S3/ref=sr_1_2?crid=J7MSMKHH62XH&keywords=daiwa+fuego+ct+hs&qid=1657067345&sprefix=daiwa+fuego+ct+hs%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-2

Daiwa Aird-X MH/F - $55 - https://www.amazon.com/Daiwa-AIRX731MHFB-Aird-X-Braiding-x-Casting/dp/B016ORZUZ2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UBKFDD4LTF19&keywords=daiwa+aird-x+casting+rod+701mhfb&qid=1657067432&sprefix=daiwa+aird-x+casting+rod+701mhfb%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1

 

I'm still using my Aird-X MH/F as my moving baits rod.

If you’ve never used a baitcasting reel before I’d recommend using the bulk of the 150$ budget on a reel with a decent braking system to help with the learning phase…..

 

and since you plan on using Buzzbaits with the setup anyway I wouldn’t worry about getting a particularly sensitive rod so I’d go with a good reel and just an alright rod….. whatever’s in the budget 

 

medium heavy/fast rod 7’0-7’4 range would be my recommendation 

1 hour ago, MN Fisher said:

Daiwa Fuego CT-HS - $90 - https://www.amazon.com/Daiwa-0001-4482-Fgct100Hs-Fuego-Speed/dp/B06VWMR5S3/ref=sr_1_2?crid=J7MSMKHH62XH&keywords=daiwa+fuego+ct+hs&qid=1657067345&sprefix=daiwa+fuego+ct+hs%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-2

Daiwa Aird-X MH/F - $55 - https://www.amazon.com/Daiwa-AIRX731MHFB-Aird-X-Braiding-x-Casting/dp/B016ORZUZ2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UBKFDD4LTF19&keywords=daiwa+aird-x+casting+rod+701mhfb&qid=1657067432&sprefix=daiwa+aird-x+casting+rod+701mhfb%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1

 

I'm still using my Aird-X MH/F as my moving baits rod.

I’m with Mn Fisher go on Amazon and get a Daiwa Fuego and as NavyToad said get a left hand retrieve. When that comes in if you have a Dicks sporting goods bring the reel and look at a Lews Carbon Fire or any of the moderately priced rods and pick up whatever feels good in your hand with  your leftover budget.