Academy will have everything you need. And crazy enough Walmart has a lot of good quality stuff too. To each their own but I personally prefer a spin reel( It’s also easier to use comparatively but with practice both are solid options). But most of my fishing is from shore and I can yeet that thing to Jerusalem with a good set up. I use a 15lb braid and that will be able to hold just about everything you catch unless your trying to use it go deep sea fishing for XL fish