Bait Casting Rods & Reels Suggestions Wanted

[skunkie]

I'm looking to purchase a new Bait Caster rod and reel from Bass Pro Shops and only want to spend up to $125.<br>Is their own line of combos any good? Like the BPS Extreme Baitcast Reel with the XPS Extreme Rod. Are Lew's brand of reels good? Is it better to spend more money on a reel and less on the rod? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated - thanks.<br><br><P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by skunkie on 07/08/02 08:02 AM.</EM></FONT></P>