I will be mainly fishing for trout in reservoirs in Scotland from a boat.
I've got some kit but have chosen this to buy.

1 Graphite 9'6 7/8 two piece rod
1 Wide arbour 3/5'' reel with spare spool

I have been told not to buy anything too pricey as I may real the 'tip'
learning to cast but also been told not too buy any of these cheap intro
deals as I'll soon want to move onto better kit.

I am tempted to buy in the sales and save some cash off some reasonable
kit(£100 rod down to £50, reel down 50%).

In your experience is this sensible?

Dave