Baitcaster + Rod recommendations?

[fishin-fool]

Others might disagree, but as far as the braided line on spinning reels goes, there are very few things you could do to increase your catch rate more than switching over to braid w/ a flouro leader. There are so many advantages: smaller line diameter, no stretch, more sensativity, and w/ the flouro leader you can bust 'em in the really clear water as well. I like braid on a baitcasting setup as well, unless you're fishing a really specific pattern that is better with flouro or mono. Something like deep cranking for example. Just my two cents.

Interesting. So is a leader just a certain length of, in this case fluoro, tied on to the end of the braid? Sorry. Never used one before.

[CreekChub]

yeah, its just a line-to-line knot. Some use a swivel for the connection, but that can be annoying if you happen to reel it up to far into your rod eye. I dont mind to tell you all about the way I tie mine, PM me if you want.