Get a Bait Caster, get a Medium action 6'10" or 7' Rod. Use 8-10 pound mono to start. Fluorocarbon is a whole other animal for someone just starting out. Tie on something Heavy like a 1/2 oz spinner bait or 1/2 chatter bait, swim bait etc. Watch Youtube on how to set the brakes. Use these heavier lures until you get the "feel". I find that most of the frustrating bird's nests come when you're throwing too light lures.
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