I use 8' walleye angler med action rods from BPS with diawa line counters. 30 lb suffix 832 braid line. I searched for the best price on my boards from local shops and ended up at jans netcraft but that was 2 yes ago. Also got the snap wt kit there. I try to buy as local as I can but I'm sure you could find better deals online. If you decide what you want give the walleye tackle store or dreamcatcher bait and tackle they are both really helpful.