I started with telescoping rods and found out I didn't like them but if that's what u want to start with and it fits in your budget about anything will work. If your budget is where you can buy Higher end rods I would also recommend http://www.bnmpoles.com/p-179-pro-st...ing-rod.aspx.I use them for spider rigging and flat lining.If you haven't spider rigged much I would go with 12s all the same length with green tips.
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