FishOnPNW

+1 for Daiwa spinmatic UL. I only really use it for stocked trout and pan fish.

Try Tackle trap. I got my expride from them. Also got 10% off with the code BBC10.

I use the double uni as well. Seems to work well for me and never had it fail.

Hey Steve, what lures do you use on your 4 setups?

Yep, can't go wrong with those those two PM colors

Thanks for your inputs, I really appreciate it. Honestly, I'm really wanting to make the jump into a casting reel/rod setup. Whether it be M or MH with a fast or moderate fast action, not entirely sure yet, but I do see the benefits mentioned in overall versatility. I've been looking hard at the Shimano Curado K.. hmm..

I have been a long time lurker on bass resource but I am torn on which direction to go. I started really getting into bass fishing the past 2 years and now I am wanting to start adding to my arsenal. Hoping to get some guidance on which rod I should get next. I am currently fishing spinning gear, and my main rod is the Shimano Expride 6'10" ML/F with a Stradic CI4+ 3000 reel. I use 15 lb braid to 6-8 lb fluoro and mainly throw drop shot, ned rig, finesse tubes <1/4 oz, shakey heads <1/4, weightless senkos and light jerkbaits (rapala original, x-rap, etc.). I understand the ML spinning rod is not ideal for tubes, shakey heads, wacky rigged senkos, jerkbaits and so on. Mostly fish from the bank or docks, and the lakes here in WA are pretty clear. What rod should I get next? I don't have any experience with topwater, poppers, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, jigs or frogs. I wish to learn these techniques in the future, but don't know if I should get something more specific to tubes, shakey head, senkos and jerkbaits first? What would you do? The options I am considering are: 1. M/F spinning rod for shakey head, tubes, wacky rigged senkos, light jerkbaits 2. M/F casting rod for jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and light jigs 3. MH/F casting rod for bigger baits >1/2 oz? Thanks!