>>2377168Wouldn't a 3 piece rod be a bitch to carry in a backpack? Good looks on mentioning the reel, I just googled the difference between the sizes and I think I'll go for the 2500 since there's some decent sized catfish in my area
>>2377171Plan on catching bass, pike, walleye and catfish for the most part, but I'd like to catch smaller fish too – basically whatever is in my area. Just some simple catch and release fishing to pass time and chill
>>2377307Good idea, I'll use a divider or even some kind of case if I feel like its necessary. Thanks for the suggestions on the equipment I'm gonna check it out. Don't mind spending a little extra if it ensures longevity of the rod/reel, I'm gonna do my best to take care of it but I prefer buying things that are built to last.