Generally speaking, euro flies are typically jigged, range from 10-18 hook sizes, and have anywhere from a 2.0-4.0mm tungsten bead for weight
Buzzbaits, toads, and prop-baits all work well and let you cover lots of water in search of the occasional bluegill bed or shallow-roaming wolf pack of bass
There are some affordable baitcasters out there, but as a general rule, if you look at two reels, a spinner and a baitcaster of relatively comparable performance, pickup, number of bearings and max drag, the caster will cost more, and often significantly so
Children wont initially master the art of jacking fish quickly, therefore swinging the rod upwards or sideways to start is advised
Image courtesy of Trophy Bass Expeditions One final note: We frequently hear tips from the pros to avoid hard hooksets when punching heavy matted vegetation