CS6, setting line weight/style

How can I set a stroke weight and style as a default so that once set I can continue to draw in that weight and style? For example, in order to draw blades of grass I'd like to set my stroke to a certain thickness and also a predifined color and taper. I don't want to create a bunch of lines, select them all and THEN make the change. I want to draw in "real time", not have to go back later to make changes by either changing the properties or applying a style or brush.
Setting a default is what I am looking for here.
Thanks

Appearance panel: see in the panel menu the setting "New object has basic appearance". This has to be OFF. Then set your appearances and draw on.

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