thudpucker, I use 4 lb. line for 1/16 and 2 lb. for 1/32 when it comes to casting a lure by itself with no additional weight. but you need the rod to be matched to the line. daiwa has some great ultralite rods for cheap. I believe mine is a spinmatic x, they also make a spinmatic c rod. don't go to 2 lb. line until youve messed with 4 lb. for a while. light line takes some getting used to, and there are times where using it around cover is a little tough.