For most canoe trips, I carry 3 rods/reels. One is a 6' baitcaster, spooled with 10 lb. Another is a 7.5' med/heavy spinning rig spooled w/ 6 lb. I also carry a 5.5' ultralight spooled with 6 lb. I also carry an extra spool of 6 lb. All of my line is extra limp. I use either stern or Berkeley, whichever is cheaper.

The baitcaster is used strictly for trolling, mostly for Lakers. Its got the backbone to land them without over stressing them.