Im looking to get my fist good spinning rod and reel. All of my others have been from walmart. I am looking for a all purpose rod that is going to last. Im looking at spending under $200. If you could give me some sugestions that would be great.

Thanks

         Bassmaster6

If I were you and you wanted to step up a notch and keep it under two hundred bucks I would look at the BPS combos. A extreme rod and a Shimano or Pflueger or whatever your choice would be well within your price range and allow you a few more bucks to boot, to feed the bait monkey.

This is my suggestion, from my experience. Give it some time a lot of others will respond and you should read all suggestions before buying MY Reccomendation

MY SINGLE FAVORITE SPINNING RIG ROD 90.00 AND REEL 60.00 TOTAL 150

ROD; ST.CROIX PREMIER ONE PIECE 6'6" MED ACTION  FAST TIP

REEL; PFLURGER PRESIDENT THE 35 SIZE   SWEEEEETTTTT!!!!!!!

this might sound bad and ruin my reputaion but my favorite spinning outfit came from walmart. its a 40 dollar shakespeare outfit that came as a combo set. it it an 6'6" im7 rod and the reel that came on it has proven to be more reliable than some other reels that cost me 3 times as much. its been overboard twice. once in saltwater and rained on at least half a dozen times. i just spray it with some reel magic and its good as new. however if i had to but a new outfit i would get the quantum. the bail wire is somewhat flexible so if you happen to step on in your boat it wont be FUBAR

I would go for a Shimano Symetre 2500 ($80) and the same rod Muddy Man suggested.