Many options here.The Remington Predator rod in 6wt is about $199,a Sci Anglers Headstart line is around $40,and a Pflueger Medalist reel is around $35.Another option for panfish and bass is a vintage glass rod.I picked up 2 glass rods last year,a Fenwick and a Shakespere Wonderod.Each rod cost about $50 and I got an American made Medalist 1494 for $35 and these are great for what you want to do.