Can you help a newbie out with picking out his first spinning Reel/Rod combo?

DiggityDanks wrote:
Wouldn't a 6'6" be too long for me?


Only time length becomes a problem is during transporting but a two
piece rod solves that problem for most even though a one piece is a
better choice. A longer rod gives you greater casting distance and
leverage for fighting the fish. One thing that needs to be mentioned is
there are no standards among the rod manufacture community as to rod
action. What one manufacture might label as a medium action the other
would label as medium heavy so you really need to check out the rod
before buying unless you are familiar with a particular rod company.

Jerry