thats tough....

best thing is to head to walmart...play with a couple rods and see what you think will fit the bill....

i picked up a really nice ultra light trout rod at walmart for 20-30$...graphite, cork handles etc...nice rod...stay away from the rods that look like wooden dowel rods where they connect...


best advice is if your serious about fishing and fish regularly, buy a good rig....it took me YEARS to learn that...i broke MANY 20-30$ reels....ive broken numerous dowel rod rods...ive had guide shoot off cheap rods fighting a fish...

sure, i spend a little bit of money on my gear now...but since i started spending a little extra, i havent had to replace anything. im actually saving money at this point compared to cheaper stuff...the initial hit of a decent combo might sting a little, but if you fish alot, you'll be glad you spent the money...not to mention how much better the better gear actually fishes...

i wish i had the money from all the gear i broke...id be able to buy a couple really nice rigs with the money...

then again if i add up the money i got into my good setups, it does seem kind of expensive...but i fish alot and get my use out of it...and like i said, some of the stuff is aging and still holding up great so im saving money at this point...