If comes down to money (at least with me it does), and a person needs to buy an all-around combo (you didn't mention any particular type of fishing), then I think a good $80 reel is more important than an $80 rod. But I think a good $200 rod is more important than a $200 reel. Makes sense?

[This message has been edited by AkBill (edited 02-26-2000).]