Need baitcaster combo help.

[CHM]

I have $150 and I'd like a decent combo. I have a very old Quantum high speed reel and green Quantum 6.5' MH two-handed rod that I use mostly for Rat-L-Traps, spinnerbaits, and jig & pigs. I can even lob weedless frogs with it...most of the time. But it's getting old. I'll probably keep it in the boat with a Rat-L-Trap tied on.

So what would you do? I'd like an all-around combo that I can use for all of the above mentioned tasks, plus weightess plastics and some t-rigs. 6.5' or 7'? M or MH action? Oh...I want to try flipping once in a great while as well. I realize that all these applications would normally take 2 or 4 rods, but I already carry 5 or 6 spinning rods in the boat. I mostly need the baitcaster for heavier baits, or weeds & timber...where lighter spinning gear doesn't serve me well.

I tried a search...too much info to sift through

Oh...mono or braid? What pound test?

(I'm a frustrated walleye & crappie guy that lives in a heavily fished vacation area...so it's time for more bassin'!)

Thanks for your help!

[blakjack23]

I have two of these Cabelas combos and love em'. I use them for multiple presentations like you stated...spinnerbaits, frogs, plastics,cranks. You can adjust the two different drag adjustments for whatever style you are fishing. There is also a flippin switch which works pretty slick. Mine are strung with 20lb powerpro and I never have any problems.

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