I would disagree with previous. Spend money on good reel with good drag. YOu can get good Ugly Stik rods for jigging, casting, and even small boards on my 6'6 inch Medium action 6-14# rated Ugly stix for $50. President reel is very good also. That was the last setup I bought. Three years ago I bought the rod for $50 and the reel onsale end of season for $35 at Fin Feather Fur in Middleburg Hts.

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