It would probably depend on how you plan on fishing .... ie what methods (casting, jigging, Pushing, etc) and what lakes.
Spincast or spinning reels on med action rods will work fine for casting, but I'd suggest mono no stronger than 8lb test. (I'm currently using 6# test on casting outfits with spinning reels)
You "could" use the baitcast outfits for trolling methods, but would likely want rod holders added to the boat if more than one rod was being used at the same time. (I used baitcast reels, until I changed over to line counter reels on my long rods)
Don't forget to look over the KY state forum .... and
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