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So you can use any kind of backing on braid? I have 4lb mono and 6lb flouro that I don't need I was wondering if i could use that to back up 10-12lb equivalent braid?

Thanks a lot LAO162! Yeah I want to use my LH to retrieve, i was playing around with RH retrieve at the store and I just can't hold the rod in my left hand, it feels unnatural. Why will the Duel braking system help me? s13john: do you like the clarus over the st croix triumph rods? they are about the same price.

Thanks for the information so far. If anyone has anything else to add that would be great, especially pertaining to why I should choose either medium or medium/heavy power on my rod.

Okay, but Its the 140 BPS Combo sale price an in store only deal? The only one I can find online is $190 it has the PQ rod and PQ reel. The nearest BPS is 5+ hours from my house so if it's in store only that sucks, unless I buy the reel separate for $80 then find another rod.

Do you guys think the BPS PQ combo is a better setup than the revo s + all star rod for about the same price? Also whats the difference between Medium and Medium Heavy?

I've been doing a lot of reading but I still need some help. I mainly fish small ponds for bass and I'm looking at a 6'6'' M or MH (i can't decide between the two) and a fast action rod. This will be my first casting rod so for the time being I want this to be as multi purpose as possible. For the reels I'm looking at Daiwa exceler, Revo S, BPS Pro Qualifer, and the Cita. Price is a huge factor, at a local store I found the Exceler with an all star rod for $110 and the Revo S with an all star rod for $150. Are both of those really good deals? I'm also deciding on which line to purchase, I think i'm going either PP braid or fireline braid (seems its all about preference) in whatever is 10 or 12 lb mono equivalent. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks