12' rods are a bear to cast with. I know. Just spent 3 straight months doing it 4 days a week, 30 minutes at a clip. 8' would be much better for accuracy. The new BnM Gold with the spinning guides look like they'd be the ticket...I like Pflueger reels too, but ain't rich like Feelay, so I'd step down a series or two...with the Trion being about as much as I'm willing to spend on one.

Ricky at thecrappiehotspot.com can hook you up with a set up and has the BnM Golds in stock...then there's the traditional big box stores too.

Wannabe...