\"The Shadow\" wrote:
I suggest a 6'6" rod with medium to medium heavy power, medium to fast
action. And an Okuma AV20
spinning reel. If the rod has alconite guides all the better as you can use
Power Pro line . Line anything from 6lb.to 12lb.test.


I think a medium to medium light action would be a little better for
where he is fishing and for what he is fishing for. The trout in those
rivers are 1-2 pounds and sometimes maybe 3 pounds. About the same for
the smallmouth bass in the same rivers. The lighter action would be
better for casting light lures and spinners for these fish. WalMart
carries a Abu Garcia "Harold Ensley signature" rod that is 6.6 feet and
rated for 6-12 pounds for about $30. The Shimono 2000 series spinning
reels have decent drags and hold 110 yards of 10 pound test lines for
about the same price. Both of these (rod & reel) are good quality at a
low price and will last many years if taken care of. Caution ........
you're going to get hooked on this sport and when you do that $70 limit
for a rod and reel is going to go right out the window. You've been
warned. BTW I use to live in California and fished a lot of rivers and
lakes out there and one of my favorite lures for trout and smallmouth
was a inline spinner such as Blue Fox and others of that type.

Jerry