Carsonsig:

1. 9 1/2 or 10 1/2 foot Shimano, GL Loomis, Lamiglas. Will work super for the rod, all are good. Shimano makes a very nice looking rod for the $70.00 price range.

2. Agree with most on the Shimano Spirex and Symetre. Have both, use both....like the Spirex better cause has double handles, and the "QuickFire" hands free casting. Nothing worse than to have to use "both hands" to flip open that bail to get ready to cast..."IF" you are the one also running the boat.

Casting reels just don't cut it in "jig and bobber" fishing. Did it for a while, like many others........glad I made the change.

"Worse day sport fishing, still better than the best day working"
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"Worse day sport fishing, still better than the best day working"

"I thought growing older, would take longer"