what type of reel an rod combo and how many should you have on your boat?

Question
Hello, first time writer. I as wondering what type of reels, such as a baitcasters or spinning reel, and what size and action you should have in rods? I notice the Pros have a least 6 rods with either both baitcaster and spinning reel, or just baitcasters. The second part of my question is, should you have different lb line on each rod? Thank you for your advice I would like to beat my cousin for once in fishing  

Answer
Hello Efrain,
Sorry this answer has been so long in coming, but there have been a lot of things happening on my end of the world.  So hopefully this answer will make up for delay.

You are correct in that pros use several rod combinations.  In fact, if you see 6 on the deck there is usually that many or more tucked away in the rod locker.  There was one day when I was filming a TV show in which I had 12 on the deck.

Each combination is a tool.  This is like anything else where multiple tools are used, or sports, such as golf, using different clubs.

To help you out I'll give you my basic ?0?set up.  I use all Pro Series Lightning Rods with Garcia reels.  Here is my line up:
1 ?6'6?medium action casting rod; Ultra Cast 6.1:1 casting reel; 10 to 12 pound test monofilament line (used for crankbaits)
2 ?6'6?medium-heavy action casting rod; 4600 Winch 3.8:1 casting reel; 15 pound test flippin/pitchin line (used for flipping and pitching)
1 ?6'2?medium action casting rod; 1000P 6:1 casting reel; 14 pound test monofilament line (used for soft plastic lures, including jerk worms)
1 ?6' medium action casting rod; 4600 Winch 3.8:1 casting reel; 15 pound test Gorilla Braid line (used for casting/pitching Texas rigged tubes)
3 ?5'6?medium action casting rod; 4600 6:1 reel; 14 pound test monofilament (used for accurate and roll casting, usually with spinnerbaits and shallow and rattling crankbaits)
1 ?6' light action spinning rod; ultra-light 5:1 spinning reel; 10 pound test Gorilla Braid line (used for light jigs and finesse worms)
1 ?6'6?medium action spinning rod; light/medium 5:1 spinning reel; 15 pound test Gorilla Braid line (used for plastic worms and jerk worms)

I also have several other rod/reel combos to use in different lengths up to 7'6?flipping rod, but the above is my 揵ase?  

If I were to drop that down it would be all casting with 1-6' (for Texas rigged tubes and worms); 2-6'6?(one for crankbaits, one for flipping/pitching); and 2-5'6?(one for spinnerbaits, one for shallow or rattling crankbaits).  There are also times when the shorter rods would both be for spinnerbaits of different blade patterns and/or weights.

As for beating your cousin, good luck.  Just remember, it isn't just the rods, reels and line that make for success.  It is gaining as much experience and knowledge as possible on developing techniques for fishing various types of lures.  However, one of the biggest keys to success is having confidence in a lure, and technique.

I hope this has answered your question, and if you have any further inquiries please ask.

Best of fishing,
Dan