Quote Originally Posted by thespiderman View Post
I use 16' BnM rods. Never had a issue with them. They have a good back bone to them and the tips are sensitive. For the reel, I use the shimano IX1000. Best little reel for the price ($13 at bass pro) or sometimes you can find them on the internet cheaper. Like TNT said, don't skimp on the rods. Get a good quality rod and then a nice little reel of your choosing.
Agree on the Shimano IX reels. I have several and they are excellent considering the price. They used to be $8-9 but have went up in last few years. Some Walmarts have them along with BassPro and Academy.