I've got 2 ultra lite spinning combos that I got from Wal-Mart. I think they're Shakespeare reels with Ugly Stick rods. I run 6 pound line on them and rarely have a bluegill or redear break off. Every now and then ole Mr. Whiskers finds my cricket, though, and occasionally he gets the best of me.

I use those same rigs for my crappie casting with jigs under a cork. They work very well for me. GTT