Shimano still makes good stuff ( besides there rods). Check out the curado spinning reels, as far as rod depends on the rig, but something from a 6'6" to a 7' medium or medium heavy would be good for most light inshore stuff. The guys at the Charleston angler have been great to us so id check them out. We've broken about 5 of our 100$ Shimano rods, we bring them in and they replace them nl questions asked.
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