Just a little information about Angler's Choice. Depending on your personal preference, finding the the right kind of combination rod and reel can be a little bit tricky. Below are some pointers I think you'll find interesting. Check out our Angler's Store for many variety and combinations to suit your needs.
Some of the most important equipment in your fishing arsenal will be the rods and reels you select. Is a $200 rod and reel necessary to catch a bass? No. However, a $200 rod and reel is normally lighter, will cast farther more accurately, and function more efficiently for a longer time than an inexpensive outfit. As with most activities, the more you spend on your tools the more easily, and better, your task can be accomplished. In most sporting activities, the beginner starts with less expensive equipment and then acquires higher quality tools over time. It is very important that as you build your arsenal of equipment and your knowledge of its use is compensatory.

A rod is defined as a tube or shaft mounted with guides, handle, reel seat, and ferrules used to cast a lure to a fish. A rod may consist of one or more connecting sections, but rarely exceeds three. The length of a rod depends on a variety of special conditions, and normally ranges from five to eight feet. Bass rods are progressively tapered from the butt to the tip with a round cross-section.

The advent of the fiberglass rod changed fishing. although the fiberglass rod is still used under certain conditions, it has yielded during the last 20 years to graphite. The light weight and sensitivity of the graphite rod still makes it the choice of anglers.

There are three general functional types of rods for bass fishing; casting, spinning, and fly rods. although fly-fishing for bass is an excellent sport.