I am looking at buying a new baitcasting setup that I can use for lighter lures such as scum frogs and other topwaters, but stil

[abhoopshunter2]

I am looking at buying a new baitcasting setup that I can use for lighter lures such as scum frogs and other topwaters, but still have the power to pull bass through lilypads. I bought my first baitcaster last year, an Abu Garcia Silver Max last spring, so I am not an expert yet but I am comfortable with them. Any suggestions would be great, especially those in the price range of a soon-to-be college student. Thanks!

[DSMbirddog]

I would pair that reel with a good medium heavy rod in 6'6" range and spool up with 15 lb test mono. That should get you started.