You would be much better off to get two.

Make one great addition at a time and build your collection over the years.

 

 

Best advice given. Good quality rod- reel combo will perform for years.

Tom

I would buy just one nice setup at a time.  Fishing has taught me patience and time is on my side. I would rather spend $400 on a setup that fits my needs than two set ups that get me by. 

I have a 7'1 medium heavy *** that I use for jigs and heavy t rigs and a medium *** I.use for light t rigs and everything else both casting. One thing I can say that medium definitely has some serious backbone

Quality. I wasted a lot of money the past couple years buying quantity when I should have just started with a couple quality setups.

I'd get two setups. Of all the reels I own, Shimano, ***, BPS PQ, are my favorites. As far as rods go, *** and Abu's Veritas top the list. I recommend handling them before buying.

When travelling light I bring a M casting & ML spinning setup.

Good luck & go with what feels best in your hands.

Well if you talk about quality, just go to custom rods.. You can get everything you want in any way!! 

Thanks for all the responses!!! I got a 7'0 MH fast dobyns champion casting rod and a Lews tournament pro speed spool for Texas rigs and jigs. I think I have a great start to my fishing future

Nice rig! Congrats.