I,m agree with rattler. If I had a $200. budget I'd buy a 6', or 6.5' medium weight Berkley Lightening ($50.) and a Shimano Spirex on sale for $50.00.

For bass, catfish, etc. I would go with a 6'6" Berkley Lightning M 8-20 $50. hooked up to a Diawa Strikeforce 6.3:1 graphite composite with 7 ball bearings.
Each will present their respective baits better and give you better hook ups.

Last edited by tack; 06/04/12.