Thats an expensive rod for throwing doughbait 😉 but, in all reality, you should be having fun. No matter the presentation it's about you enjoying it.
I'm no doctor, but a mentor is always best. I have only been on Taney twice. At Jigfest, I caught fish on Jigs. Thanks to @JestersHK, and @duckydoty , and the Brandon, and the others who steered me from my mistakes.