Please help me find a rod/reel set-up

[skeetbum]

I believe you are on the reel you'll be happy with, I like the size that compares with the 2000 series of other makers. I have a 7' Shakespeare Micro lite rod in light action that is 420 or less that do very well for me. Handle before you buy, lots of different action with the same name on them.

[SeaRay]

I have 3 Presidents, a 6020, 25 and 30. The 30 I use jigging with a spoon with 12# mono. It is a bit heavy for crappie and bream I would think. The 6925 is an excellent reel for light line and crappie jigs and spinners and that is how I use mine. I have it on a 10' B&M Crappie Jig Pole and it cast a mile and is very light and well balanced. If 10' is too long for you I would go with a 7 foot in a good balanced graphite model that has a fast tip with enough backbone to handle the occasional cat, bass, or striper that will eat your bait.
The 6920 is and excellent reel also, but it has a few less bearings in it. I can't tell much difference in the 20 and 25 but I suspect the 25 will hold up longer.

[fiveeyes]

I use the '30 size..good all around reel..bigger spool will cast easier and usually farther..line comes off smoother..rod, Lightning Rod..I have 5 of 'em, good quality, reasonable price YMMV

[bowhunter63]

7 or 8 ft Lews Mr Crappie are great for the Money,About 50 bucks.I have some and love em

[yikess]

I use the 6925 on my ultralights and for longlining and they are the cats meow.

[Cane Pole]

My best jigging pole (6.6 ft Cherokee rear seated) has a Cobbs Creek reel on it. It is so sensitive, a poot will make the pole quiver.

All depends on your personal expectations.

[Centralclb]

Ended up with the 7' BnM super sensitive rod w/ Pflueger President (6925). I got the rod from a generous member here for about half of retail and the reel from eBay for $10 under retail + free shipping.

Cannot wait to get out and wet some line. Thanks for all the help!

[kycreek]

You are gonna love that combination.