07-15-2002, 05:47 AM
it just so happens that I own three such setups and all three will fit in my tackle box or the gove box ov my car.<br><br>they are 6 foot rods that colapses down to 15 inches.<br><br>I use them on every thing from bass on down, and an ocational 15 pound carp.<br><br>K-Mart and Wall - Mart both carry the same setup with hokks and jigs and stuff for around $30.<br><br>mine I have had for over 20 years and have gone through several reels on them and the number of fish caught (astronmical) needless to say I have been very happy with my rods.<br><br>I would not be afraid to purchas one of those combos from eather stores thirty dollars for a rod that wil make you happy is a good envestment with out a doubt, but I would how ever, invest in to a good reel and use the one in the kit as a kids reel or an emergency back up. the reels are of lesser quality <br><br>you can pick up a nice reel here at Bigfishtackle superstore for a reasonable price.<br><br>just a side not on my rods I spent $3 each for them 20 years ago. talk aboout getting your money's worth. it had been my the best investment that I ever made. <br><br><A HREF="http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/MESS6438/" target="_new">http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/MESS6438/</A> <br>For Kids Sake <br>Recycle your old Equipment<br>Dave