Ill be deploying here in the next few monthes, and knowing that when i come back with some extra saved up cash, Im looking for ideas on a new rod and reel either combos or sepereate rod and reel....does anyone have good suggestions on where i should look, i used to fishing with a 6 ' med. action ugly stick and have used it for close to 5 years, figure its time for a new rod and reel....

What's the budget?

I personally would get a Pflueger President regardless of budget.

Depending on how much you want to spend, the rod is a different story.

If the Ugly Stik works for you, I would just get another, but maybe a little longer like 6'6" or 7'.

If you want a higher quality rod, but not too expensive, I would get a Berkley Lightning Rod or an Abu Garcia Vendetta.

This is all assuming you are talking about spinning rods and reels.

What's the budget?

I personally would get a Pflueger President regardless of budget.

Depending on how much you want to spend, the rod is a different story.

If the Ugly Stik works for you, I would just get another, but maybe a little longer like 6'6" or 7'.

If you want a higher quality rod, but not too expensive, I would get a Berkley Lightning Rod or an Abu Garcia Vendetta.

This is all assuming you are talking about spinning rods and reels.

budget would probibly be around 150.00 and yes spinning rods

Shimano rod and reel of your choice.

budget would probibly be around 150.00 and yes spinning rods

A Pflueger President and a Bass Pro Carbonlite.

A Pflueger President and a Bass Pro Carbonlite.

X2. an excellant combo for the price , between 150.00-160.00 at BPS.

X2. an excellant combo for the price , between 150.00-160.00 at BPS.

As much as it hurts to agree, this is great advice.

Treat yourself and spend a little more money:

Spinning tackle:

St. Croix Avid AVS70MF/ Shimano Stradic CI4/ Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft #6

Baitcasting gear:

St. Croix AVC70MHF/ Shimano Citica 200E or Curado 200E7/ Yo-Zuri #12

If budget is important and even if it isn't there are many great choices out there for $150. For freshwater I like a floog supreme 30 or 35,(don't need the xt ), shimano clarus or my new favorite a calico jack, which I'm using about 80% of the time.

Treat yourself and spend a little more money:

Spinning tackle:

St. Croix Avid AVS70MF/ Shimano Stradic CI4/ Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft #6

Baitcasting gear:

St. Croix AVC70MHF/ Shimano Citica 200E or Curado 200E7/ Yo-Zuri #12

I take back my first post. Do this! You could also try the Dobyns Savvy rods.

Shimano Sahara and Falcon or Castaway rod.