I have a question regarding a fishing rod. ( for freshwater )

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[#008000]The choice of rod and reel will mostly depend on the kind of fish you want to fish for and the environment you fish in.[/#008000]
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[#008000]I have well over a hundred rods and reels in my arsenal - And of those, over a dozen Shakespear Ugly Sticks of different models. They are fine rods and the reels that are included in the combo package are adaquate for the beginner (I would however, recommend that you replace the line that comes with the combo at your earliest convenience - the line may suffice for a season, but it is not top quality line).[/#008000]
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[#008000]Now, to help you choose between the two options; For panfish, trout, small bass, and other smaller fish, the shorter combo with 6 pound line would work fine. For larger fish like big catfish and big bass, you might consider the 7 foot combo with 12 pound line as the better choice.[/#008000]
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[#008000]As far as baits (natural or artificial) go, you would have to be a little more specific in regards to what you want to fish for and where you intend to fish.[/#008000]
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