i am a little wet behind the ears when it comes to using spinning gear for bass fishing, i need some help on purchasing a combo

i am looking to cast a senko with a 1/0 gamakatsu live bait hook, no weight... what do i need to look for... i would like to be able to handle (not man-handle) 4-5 lb bass, i know there is a compromise somewhere between strength and castability, i would prefer to use 6-8 lb floro but am open to ideas

so, what brand rod and length do i need? what reel? how does spool size affect castability? first and foremost comes being able to cast, but i would like to have enough backbone to handle a good fish and feel an easy bite

any suggestions?