As someone who also just started using a baitcaster this year, I have to say I love it. I prefer it to my spinner setup all day long. But I'm also fishing mostly pike and trout.
Definitely don't cheap out on the reel. Me and my buddy both got our setups at the same time. I went with the Quantum Accurist PT. the gear ratio is 7.0:1 a bit fast but not too bad. My buddy went with a much cheaper one with only magnetic brake and has had nothing but problems and gave up. I recommend something with the dual brake system, both magnetic and centrifugal, it really helps dial it in and prevent backlash. And with some practice, you can actually cast some pretty light spoons and spinners without backlashing.
Lots of practice and some patience. Just my 2 cents
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