I like the 1300 Quantum that Walmart sells under their glass case.It's a baitcaster. I have 3. Put that on a Lightening Rod Medium heavy action.,and you have a nice set -up. Garcia isn't bad either. I've had my Quantums for over 3 years wiothout any problems.Smooth cast no backlashes yet. Got 8 bass in the boat yesterday. I use one for flipping,one for crank baits and one for casting worms. For in -line spinners I would use an open -face spinning reel.If it's your only rod...I would buy an open faced spinning outfit.They are very versatile. Twenty years ago when I was a poor college student,I bought 2 cheap Walmart spinning rods for my wife and I .We caught tons of big bass and bluegill with them.
Chuck
Chuck