Yeah, livin' close to BPShop can be a good/bad thing!

Okay, so from what I'm taking here, looks like going with the medium action rod would be better than the medium heavy, right? And this combo is better than the orginal one I had picked out?

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse

The thing is, I know that if I really get it going, I'll eventually step up and spend more $ on the higher quality stuff. Baitcasters are completely new to me and the reason I'm looking to go there first is to learn on it. The next setup I buy will probably be a spinner set. Though, from what I've been learning, I'd be better off in the cooler weather with a spinner for light tackle (float 'n fly, jigging)... but again, I want to learn a baitcaster before the weather warms up.

I know it's pretty much all trial and error and finding what suits you best... I guess I'm just trying to find the best "all-around" setup for gettin' it goin'! :)

I planned on getting the baitcaster and spending as much time as I can on a dock learning to cast and get it where I want it to land with different types of lures. I don't own or know anyone with a boat - so I won't have a chance at getting on boats much. :( Anyways, thanks to everyone for y'alls input. Probably head over there tomorrow and pick out what I'm getting and start playin' around with it.

Thanks again for the advice and keep it comin'!