Hello everyone! My names Travis and i'm very new to fishing.

 

Have been doing a lot of research for a new setup as i haven't fished in probably over 10 years. Like then, i still don't really know what i'm doing. But i was able to catch a few baby bluegill and bass? the other day with an old daiwa d-force combo using live worms on a hook with a split shot weight.

 

Don't really have a target species or anything yet as i'm just starting out. I guess i'm just looking for a quality all around setup as again, still have no idea what i'm doing. Will probably be fishing from land and by boat on a river and lake at some point.

 

What i found was a 6'6" uglystick Gx2 light power fast action i can get for $30 matched with a daiwa revros 2000 for $32 (Don't think i'll need anything bigger than that?). For a total of $62 i'm thinking its a pretty great all around setup, but any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks!

Ugly Stiks are renowned for durability, however they lack in sensitivity due to their fiberglass construction. I would recommend a graphite rod over it, such as a Berkeley Lightning Shock, Cherrywood, or All Star Rod. 

How about a cherrywood 6'6" medium fast with a revros 3000? Would this still be suitable for smaller stuff?

 

Any input is well appreciated!