Luke Sands : Fishing Forum Posts

Looking to start really doing some fishing but not have a bunch of rods and reels. I am looking to but one spinning reel and rod and one casting rod and reel. Whats the best all around spinning reel and rods to do about everything I need for small ponds and smaller lakes? Whats the best casting reels and rods for small ponds and small lakes?

Also, whats the best line to go with these reels?

I am trying to get into fishing, but have a hard time understanding rod and reel selections as well as line selections. Currently I am trying to keep the baits I use small. I have a few top water baits such as poppers and frogs. I have some jerk baits, lipless crank baits, and square bill crank baits. Along with that I have some spinner baits, jigs and some swim baits. I struggle with figuring out what rod length and the rod power. I struggle with reel and reel speed and line to use to fish these baits. Any help will be appreciated.

I also don't understand what baits need casting reels vs spinning reels.