what type of setup would be good for me ...rod, line, and reel.  If I wanted to cast light lures with a baitcasting outfit.  I like spinning but I think it would be fun if i could do it on baitcast.

Instead of a pflueger get a Shimano Citica. Their only $20 more than a pflueger trion and are a much better constructed reel. i had a pflueger trion and it went out in a year and half. They have horrible braking systems and they seem to strip easily. The Citica is the same construction as the Shimano Curando superfree. Which has been discontinued and turned into the new citica. With a hefty price reduction. That's what i'd get for a reel. For casting light baits with a baitcaster get a medium action 7' rod with good back bone and a soft tip. Push the tip against the ground at an angle like if you were fighting a fish. Feel were the backbone kicks in. If it kicks in around the 3rd guide it'll have a soft enough tip to roll cast easily, but be strong enough to do light pitching with small jigs. Shimano clarus would be a good starting point. This rod with a Citica would only run around $200. That's reasonable for what your looking for. Baitcasting reels is one place i don't encourage trying to go cheap. Go expensive and it'll pay off in the end. A good real makes it so much better to learn on. When you buy the reel ask them how to tighten a nd lossen the braking system. Start with the reel mildly tight and work your way looser. This woll help you how to cast a baitcaster more efficiently without the painful backlashes.

Took good care of the gears and everything. just like all my other reels. It's something that I've heard from other guys as well. We all had the same problem. Started to squeal and then in a mtter of time in went completely out. That's why I'm all Shimano now. Never had a problem with their reels. Durable and hold up to my treatment on the outside.

The revo is awesome!!!!!! I just got a Revo S, which is $99 at Outdoor Emporium if they have any left, I am in LOVE.  It outcasts and is smoother than any reel in that price range. Small Profile too.

I have had wierd experiences with Trions, I have had a couple that have lasted 2 years and 2 that went out on me in cold weather.

I agree with nick, a backbone with a light tip. You might wanna try a Lamiglas Competitor 661.

I'll agree with Carlos's statement 100%

Marc,  Next time you see me remind me to tell you about the demo I recently participated in between a Quatum Accurist and a Curado 200 at a G. I. Joes store.

Embarrassing to say the least.
Smitty

Well Larry that was very wisely put. Yeah practice makes perfect, but some of us just have natural skills.

Carlos

It depends on how light of a setup you are trying to throw. I think you will have a hard time with any reel if you are throwing something too light, especially in any wind. Keep that in mind. 1/8 ounce stuff would probably be as light as you could go without wind. And your casting skills would have to be pretty good. And remember that lighter lures usually work best with lighter lines. I few backlashes with lighter line and it will be ruined. I'll tell you whats fun. Catching the fish regardless of the outfit. Picking out birds nests isnt fun. I've snapped 8 pound test several times throwing it on baitcasters. I think because of the torque of hard casts you get from a baitcaster. Just my opinion.