Light baitcaster setup?

[Gorey1]

I am in the market for a new rod and reel. I use a fairly heavy Abu Garcia BG7000 on an ugly stick platinum (5-6kg) at the moment, and I'm after a lighter rod/reel. Throwing light lures and SP's are my main priorities, as the current reel is a bit heavy.
Do you guys have any recommendations for a good rod and reel to suit this light estuary kind of stuff?
I'm a fan of baitcasters, but I'd also like to know if you think spin gear is more appropriate.

[tailorboi99]

I'd go spingear mate, I find that the shimano ranges for spinning rods are great and for reels I like the Daiwa Excellor and Shimano Sahara they're my favourite reels and rods.

Cheers Tom,
P.S look around some tackle stored for some advice and to look at some rods.

[fghjkl]

Hi mate, from what i've heard and what u have said, i would recommend a daiwa alphas and a light graphite rod e.g G.Loomis, should be able to throw light lures on that.

Cheers

[Gorey1]

Thanks for the help.
Any opinions on shimano curado's? Are they worth the price?

[Magella]

Gorey1
Have a look at the Egrell range of rods matched up with either the advantage or HRF [Hard Rock Fish] from Daiwa

Cheers Foxie

[sleepygreg]

Curado is a great real, but not for ultra light lures. And you will need a lot of practice with a light casting plug BEFORE you go fishing with it. If you are prepared to do that - then you will have a lot of enjoyment out of using it. Threadline reels are always the best option for light lures - as the only thing the lure has to impede it is the line - not the revolving spool of the reel. Though in windy conditions you can get in a muddle, then its time to move to heavier luress - in which case the baitcaster comes nto its own.

Cheers
Greg