I bought my rod used at a sporting goods store. Costed $30 since we knew the owner and he was going out of business. Excellent rod and I've landed 6 fish over 100lbs and lost several (due to people who can't gaff)200+. My reel is a large pen 4/0 with belt clips and clamps to hold it on the rod. I figure I could easily get 2 or 3 times what I paid for it. Look around at pawn shops or garage sales if you don't need new gear. Halibut gear doesn't need to be pretty. Just tough.