baitcast reel/rod suggestions

[scanoefisher]

So I'm making the switch to baitcast from spincast and would like some suggestions from you guys on perferred models/combos. I will be using it to wade fish the bays targeting reds and specs. I plan to mostly use soft plastics but would like something that could work a suspension and tops as well. Am I asking too much for a rod/reel combo that is suitable for all types of lures? I know this is a broad questions. Thanks in advance.

Jimmy

[plugger]

This ... A great reel for about $160 , and a HOOKSPIT WADER LIGHT .

[Curmudgeon]

I've also become a fan of the H&H rods. Go check out the Houston fishing show in January so you can check them all out at once. The prices will be better as well.
As far as reels go, I mainly stick to shimanos, from the cruxis to the core and they're all solid. Academy's H2O reels aren't bad either. I've got 3 I purchased for $25 each 3 years ago that are still doing great.

[SCHU]

Get as expensive rig as you can afford; you wont regret it and what they said, too!

[Curmudgeon]

Whatever you wind up with, plan on spooling it up and putting a rubber casting weight to take it out for practice. You'll be amazed how much you backlash starting out and It's much better to do it in a field or parking lot than when you're going for a big lunker.

[scanoefisher]

I grew up throwing a baitcast, but when i was 15 or 16 I started catching a ton of bass in the backwaters of Sabine River on this bait called a rocket shad (very small spinner) and had trouble throwing it very far with the baitcast I was using at the time. So I started throwing a spin and could zing that bait. Crazy in retrospect, but I've only used a baitcast 2 or 3 times since then.

[Silver Wolf]

I have 2 Diawa Coastal reels and 1 Shimano CSV reel. They are both saltwater reels. I use an All Star WR1 rod. I bought them for $25 to $30 on sale. If you wash the reels and eye lids on the rod, you won't have any problem. I clean the reels about twice a year. Rods and reels are a matter of preference. Like it's been said before: buy something you can afford, get something good, because you're going to use it for a long time. Hope this helps. Lord Bless.
robert

[Bigbill]

go to fishing tackle unlimited ...they have plenty to choose fromm... i use shimanos...i have a core, curado and citica..but i tend to use my citica more..it just feels better ... check out this video it may help with backlashes... i seriously do this and it really works...

http://youtu.be/0meQkt1cee4

[TroutSupport]

I'm loving my Lews BB1 Pro and Tournament Pro... great little reels and holding up nicely.

there are tons of great rods out there.

t

[plugger]

go to fishing tackle unlimited ...they have plenty to choose fromm... i use shimanos...i have a core, curado and citica..but i tend to use my citica more..it just feels better ... check out this video it may help with backlashes... i seriously do this and it really works...
http://youtu.be/0meQkt1cee4

Neat backlash trick . I don't backlash myself , mind you , but , I'll pass it along to friends who do .

[JT]

I think the trick on getting rid of the backlash is to be sure and spit while your applying this method.

[rtoler]

It works.