Originally Posted by
rainbowchaser
The Scientific Anglers starter set is a good value for the money. Troutlet .com ( see the sponsors page) had them for less than a $100 the last I knew. I had a chance to cast one of the Eagle Claw glass rods last summer and was impressed with the value there also. Those outfits are even less expensive.
That's the one I started out with and it has served me very well. It's specifically wieghted for panfish/trout. I'll second that recomendation.
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