Abu 6500C for a reel $65.00. Berkley Air 8' or 9' rod rated at 15 to 50 $59.00 on sale at GI Joes. No need to spend the extra $$ for Loomis or Lami for fishing kwikies as you aren't drifting them with pencil lead. The springers will let you know when they climb on.
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