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Thank you!

The rod I currently have is medium with a fast action. Honestly, I primarily fly fish so I plan on putting most of my $$$ into that. I want this kit to be cheap. Anyway, this didn't really answer the question, What weight line should I match with this rod? I'd like to get the Daiwa Crossfire Reel to match the rod. I want the line to be rated to 6-15 lb to match the rod correct? Perhaps I should get the Daiwa Crossfire 4000.

I'm a noob, and I need help picking a reel and line for a rod. I've purchased a 2 piece Daiwa Crossfire 602MFS (6'0", 6-15lb). What lb test line should I get and what reel should I get? Is there some rule of thumb for matching poundage of line to reel to rod? Should the line rating be less than the rod rating? What max drag and line capacity for the reel should I have? I'll be using the rod to fish ponds and lakes on the front range in Colorado for panfish, bass, and maybe some trout.