Total newbie here. Need just a little guidance.

[davetclown]

when you pick up combo at the store the come pre spooled with junk line from 8-20 lb line.

I sugest that you go with a premium 6-8 lb line. this will get you on the species you have mentioned.

note, having leader line helps you to drop to a smaller test line with a swivel snap or loop to loop. doing this you can get any line from half lb and up to the line you are spooled with to get you and more sencitive biting fish like trout or lock jawed fish who are heavy line shy.

the premium lines I prefer, "personal prefferance"

spooled
[ul][li]stren[/li][li]silver thread[/li][/ul]

for leaders
[ul][li]smaller test of above line[/li][li]blue ice[/li][li]Bass pro's 4lb crappie[/li][/ul]
premium line cost a little more up front, but is well worth the price when you concider the life and quality of your line.

cheep line tends to twist, tangle, knot up and snap anywhere at any time for no reason.

hope this helps