I use a 6'2" mod/fast medium rod with an Ambassadeur C3 reel, spooled with spiderwire fusion #12 test line (discontinued), for casting 5" Senkos to trick smallies. A good habit to get into, when using a BC rod, is to adjust the brake every time changing lures. To properly do this attatch the lure, then: hold the rod at a 45 degree angle, tighten the brake, engage the spool release, loosen the brake until the lure begins to fall. The spool should coast very little when the lure hits the ground. This is a good starting point
Starting out baitcasting is greatly different fron casting a spinning rig. Think of casting a high lob instead of thowing it at the target. Also, casting into the wind is like hitting a golfball, "The harder you swing, the greater the chance for disaster!". Good luck and enjoy.
