12-01-2011, 07:42 PM
4 of the 5 rods that I "work" with are berkly lightning rods. They are absolutely awesome. Super light, super sensitive and are only $37, or if you wear fancy pants the cabelas XML is around $100. Or you could make everybody jelous with a G Loomis. Best just go ahead and get a couple rigs by springtime. I like Abu Garcia and shimano reels but like others have said your best investment is in the reel, a $100 reel will work fine. Oh ya I'm talkin casting rod/reels, I use 1 medlight spin and 4 casting in med, medhvy, and heavy. If your not familiar with a casting reel might have someone show you how they work. And last of all, go practice casting in the yard with a drop shot.
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