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My last $80 setup lasted me 5 years.....still have it...I just want to upgrade....

I don't want to spend a pile of cash on a rod set-up, might fish 3-4 times a year. Brother in law says live frogs flipped onto the shore line and slowly worked back work well first thing and last thing during say. Just wanted some input on cast baits. I never got to involved in anything fancy but would like to get more in depth on more advanced techniques. What is a good kind of fake frogs or cast and real items for smallies?

Hey guys, I live in central Ontario and am headed to the North Bay area next weekend for some small mouth fishing. Here is the trouble, I have been so busy with family and work the last 12 years I have not fished since then, and sunfish and rock base with the kids don't really count. Here is the situation, the lake we are fishing is WAY back in the bush on private land. It's spring feed and about 12 acers around. I have been out of touch with techniques and such so I'm looking for tips. Brother-in law, which ownes the property has fished this lake some but not too often. He is suggusting frogs. I know the lake is LOADED with smallies and you can see 25 feet into the water. This lake has NEVER even seen a boat motor. I need to buy a new rod, reel and line set-up. I want to buy a mulit purpose set-up for pickeral, bass and such. What size of line should I get. What type of line should I get and what bait or lures should I be trying that are out there. Thanks