I hear that, i myself don't use the cheap Wal-Mart rods and reels but i fish like crazy through out the year but i bought my g/f 30 dollar combo at wally world and it has lasted up pretty well. You don't need anything fancy when fishing for specks.
Abu Garcia Revos.....1 Stx 3 SX's and 1 S and 1 Orra Abu Garcia is hard to compete with for a good bass reel
