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Personally I would say probably just get one combo with that money. Go with an SLX Combo, 7' MH. It should do all you need it to for 160 at tackledirect. If you're set on two rods, the best value will be found with combos from Lews or Abu Garcia. I'll link a few that i've used and personally recommend. Stay away from 13 fishing, favorite, or any of the amazon brands (Kastking, piscifun, etc.); their cheap stuff is tossed in and poor quality. SLX: https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-slx-casting-combos.html Lew's Combo: https://www.lews.com/combos/lasermg (my favorite but only has MH models) Pro Max: Pro Max Combo (Link was too long)

The SLX has been extremely solid for me even through kayak fishing in the Gulf. Definitely a good, durable reel

Just made an account here and plan to be relatively active -I'm from Central AL, mainly fishing creeks and rivers in my area -Hunt big creek bass and rare redeyes -Occasional fly fishermen -Always fly fish for trout, but rarely fish for trout in the first place given my location -Love Gulf Coast kayak and surf fishing -Enjoy spanish mackerel fishing from a kayak -Getting into shark fishing -Still searching for first Kingfish after about 10 hours of fishing -Shimano and Daiwa fan -Huge fan of fishing in Canada and Northern Minnesota -PB Pike: 42" (caught in Boundary Waters, MN) -PB Bass: 6 lb 3 oz smallie caught on a wacky rig (Also BWCA) -Enjoy pushing the limits of fishing and getting out of my comfort zone (golf course ponds and farm lakes don't exactly pique my interest)