So since there are different types of rods to buy- do you like spinning rods?
You mean like fly fishing types? ...I like the Zebco 33 enclosed rods....Actually I'm pretty good or use to be at using those with flies too...I just release some extra slack hold a little of the slack out with my left hand and stop using the reel. 
Sounds pretty cool. I don't know a whole lot about fly fishing. Do you do catch and release or do you take the fish home? 
If they are too small...I'm pretty much a law abider when it comes to fishing regulations. I want to catch some speckled perch and maybe a Stump knocker or two, or a warmouth.
So where do you like to go fishing? Warmouths are in Florida, right?
And South Georgia...Speaking of Florida, I think it is Crescent lake where people always seem to catch speckled perch whenever they go.
You can find a lot of blue crab there too
Really? Is it fresh water? because speckled perch is a fresh water fish....but maybe the crab can go either way. lol....that struck me funny for some reason.
No, you're right. The lake has higher than average saline levels there
Huh! I didn't know that, cool lake....I guess I'll go with what use to get me to the dance, so to speak, the ole' small enclosed reels and a nice graphite rod maybe.