I am going to be preping up for tournaments,
i need a good spinning rod for throwing thoughs lighter baits that you just cant seem to throw in a baitcaster, prefably something nice and light weight (reel)
i have preped up on baits, spent around 200 bucks on new baits
any gear that i might need for a tournament would also be nice along with some good stratigies for largies.

Youneed atleast 5 alabama rigs to throw onyour spinning rod and reel.

Jk

I always have marker buoys, extra line and maybe a spare rod and reel just in case. I seem to always have something go wrong so be prepared for the worst.

also this is not fishfinder its his son (14 years old) and would like to get into some tounaments with some of my friends, also could you list some tournaments that are youth that are for boats.

ya im going to be bringing around 7-8 good rods so...also im good on bouys and a good fishfinder, brought out for the first time today my new hds 8

Don't rule out one of your good quality baitcasters on a 7' light action rod with light line. They will cast some really light baits with a little practice