Well guy?s thanks for the advice.
Today I picked up a Gander mountain guide series rod (the cheapest one they sell) 4/5 for $29 dollars (39 with $10 off) after taking it home and casting it to see if it was worthy? I decided it might come with me bluegill fishing even if the kids don't. It is only 8' long and now I can keep a rod strung up that the kids can play with in the back yard again.
Jeff