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Hi all,

I've always used spinning rods my whole life and I want to try a casting rod. I want this rod to be a good all arounder. My current spinning rod is medium power with mod action. Now, I want to get a rod that will help me catch walleyes, pike, bass, catfish, carp. So, I've been doing research and I know one rod can't do it all. What rod comes close. I'm thinking med power with fast action. I want it to be a travel rod. Budget is ~ $300 for both rod/reel. I don't mind buying used.

Also, what baitcasting reel is best bang for the buck?

Thanks
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I take it you are looking for a trolling set up?

personaly, I would stay with what you know and that is spinning, but if you realy want to go with bait casting, Penn has some great combos.

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[#000000]Heavy Freshwater Baitcasting/Trolling[/#000000]

[center][size 5]REELS - examples[/size][/center]
[ul][li][#000000]Penn 535/545/555 GS, 25-45GLS, 3/0, 4/0, 309M [/#000000][/li][li][#000000][font "Arial,Helvetica"]Newell[/font] 220/330/440 series [/#000000][/li][li][#000000][font "Arial,Helvetica"]Shimano Triton[/font][/#000000][/li][li][#000000][font "Arial,Helvetica"]Diawa Sealine[/font][/#000000][/li][/ul][#000000][b][font "Arial,Helvetica"][#000000][/#000000][/font][font "Arial,Helvetica"][#000000]ROD[/#000000][/font][/b][/#000000]
[#000000]6ft-8ft medium-medium heavy
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[#000000]20-30lbs class (300yds + of 30lb, 400yds+of 20lb)[/#000000]

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here is a combo that might be what you are looking for.

Penn GT / Ugly Stik Combos
they range from $140 - $160
at the Penn Fishing Store.
you may find them at compairable prices from one of our advertisers...
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My first baitcaster was on of Bass Pro's "signature" combos. I think I paid less than $100 about six years ago. I am happy with it, but I think I will be buying another one soon now that I know what features I'd like.

My theory when getting the first of anything is buy a house brand that is ready to roll, then get another down the road when you get experience. You're gonna own more than one anyway!!
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