The Daiwa Tatula (cork grips) line of rods (spinning and casting) and Tatula casting reels. Both can be had for around $100-$120 and well worth it in my opinion. I have the Tatula 100 reel in 6.3:1, and 2 in 8.1:1. 3 of the casting rods, 7’0” M R crankbait rod, 2 6’10” MH F casting rods, and 2 of the spinning rods, both 6’8” M. The rods are really nice, have a good feel and balance and nice guides. The reel is great too, much better than the Fuego CT I got to start off with. The TWS has helped me tremendously. Very impressed so far.