spinning.and push buttons wally world or BPS has pleanty rod-reel combo's that won't break the bank. u don't have to have a 200 rod-reel to catch crappie. i like ABU-Garca reels on Berkley lightin rods they cost appx 60 a combo but u can get less expensive or alot more expensive equipment. mim u need is 2 combo's some jig heads 1/16 oz. 4-6 pack tube bodies (Chart. or any with chart tail) pack splitshots crappie hooks bobbers and a bucket of minnows. to me this is the mim u need and fill tackle box full later. we all have to much tackle that is not a bad thing