2 piece baitcast rod Kilitn Fishing and Reel Combo, Baitcasting Combo Reel, 6 Foot 7 Foot 2-Piece, Durable Fiberglass Wrapped Carbon Fiber Rod with Comfortable EVA Handle (Left-Hand Reel Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C4 Krazy Combos and consistent action youd Color:Citrus Shad

2 piece baitcast rod Kilitn Fishing and Reel Combo, Baitcasting Combo Reel, 6 Foot 7 Foot 2-Piece, Durable Fiberglass Wrapped Carbon Fiber Rod with Comfortable EVA Handle (Left-Hand Reel Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C4 Krazy Combos and consistent action youd Color:Citrus Shad

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C4 Round Reel

Best Budget Rod for Big Baits: Shimano SLX SLXC75HA Pros Great value proposition Incredible power in a lightweight package Stands up to braid and abuse Cons Not ideal for lightweight lures Key Features 7 feet 5 inches Heavy fast action Rated for ½ to 1 ½ ounce lures EVA split grip handle Finding a quality rod in the $100 range that will handle multiple techniques is hard, but this is a diamond in the rough

Krazy Combos

Color:Citrus Shad

Key Features to Look For: Look for poppers with a cupped mouth to create a louder "popping" noise and plenty of water displacement

and consistent action youd expect from a high end single piece rod