The Clarus is a decent rod and will give good service. The graphite material
used in the construction is IM7 on that rod, so it has good sensitivity and
a little give. It has a fast tip for casting just about anything. If your in
slop get a medium to medium heavy 6.5ft rod. If your in tight quarters learn
how to "pitch" your lure. You should be able to get about 35ft or more on a
good pitch type cast.

A size 200/2000 or 250/2500 spinning reel will be your best al-around reel
something that will hold about 100 to 120 yards of 10lb line. If you look at
the reel it should list a 6, 8, and 10 yard line size.


"J.P." wrote in message
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I'm familiar with spinning gear and feel that it would best fit my needs
at
this time. I suppose I should have been more specific with my post. My
apologies.

J.P.

"AJH" wrote in message
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Do you want a spinning or a baitcasting outfit?