i'm taking a fishing trip in june with my brothers. i guess we will be fishing bass, perch, blue gill and crappie. My question is to those who are experienced anglers. I really dont know too much about fishing except what i have elarned fishing local pondsand a little at lake chattaqua. what type of pole should i be looking at. I want soemthin thats not to difficult to use but i dont want to use the kmart spincast special. I was looking at baitcasters. Any advicewould be great!!! also what type of bait or lure should i be lookin at. Thanks.