I know most people will go with a spinning rod and reel and many will go lighter....1141s.
I prefer a baitcasting reel if I want to cast in toward the bank and would buy a 1082c and a curado 201bsf.
With that, I can control my cast with my thumb and let out line if I need to.
My .02.
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