Need some direction/tips

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Went out and got my new reel and rod today. Got a 7'0" medium heavy Garcia rod with a Pflueger Echelon baitcast reel. Came to about 120$ish for both. Guy at the reel desk was super helpful showed how to use it...etc. Also picked up a brownish black senko, a yellow speckled shenko and a greenish senko. He told me just to use cheap 10lb line til I get the hang of everything.

Thanks for the advice guys. Can't wait to get out to the lake and try a few things including what you've been telling. I'll post here with my results lol.
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