my gee hard question, I started out with zebco 33 and zebco rod,,, and have fished everything they come out with,,, check out some of the threds on here, read as many with rod/reel in the title,,, them fly rods are ok I have an old split bamboo was my great grandpas and it worked well for a few trips, now I have a gloomus 781 and it works great, I also recemond any lightweight light action rod, just remember to read as much as possible and get to the fishing store and ask questions, and maby get a buddy that fishes and see what he or she uses.... good luck