Hello there
I am looking for a rod
Mostly will be fishing in Skokie Lagoon Damm and Chicago river and maybe Lake Michigan i was recommended below but since its 1 piece it would be hard to transport .. any suggestions?
Fishes i would be catching is mostly bluegill,catfish, bass etc.. nothing too fancy or big
The Lew's TP2 Spinning Combo would be a great combo. https://www.basspro.com/p/lews-tp2-spinning-combo?SID=394
300 – 7' – Medium Heavy
SKU: 4157955
Posted by faisius
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That combo is perfectly fine, though there are plenty of good options.
For all-around freshwater fishing, my go-to beginner recommendation is an Ugly Stik GX2 or Elite, with any Shimano or Daiwa reel (the Ugly Stik combo reel is crap). Depending on your budget, Shimano Sienna/Daiwa Revros/Regal/Legalis is a solid progression quality-wise. Reels are rated for line capacity, rods for line strength and lure weight. You’d probably want about 8-10 lb mono line, so pick specific models accordingly.