Thanks for all the information everyone. I've decided to go with the Curado. Checked on my rod today and the handle and reel seat are on so it's a done deal as a baitcaster. Jacob I actually want to use eggs under a float for most situations. Or I might use a pink worm or something, but I haven't gotten into the whole jig thing......yet. I tie flies so I was thinking about tying some flies with lead eyes to use for jigs. The only places I think I'm going to need to use a stealthy approach is on some really small rivers and my 1082 spinning rod will do just fine for float fishing. I'll use the 14lb fireline for line because it floats and will mend easily. My fly fishing days are coming back to me now.......

~ Dr Pepper