>>664404Here is a cheap little starter kit I was talking about.
http://m.basspro.com/Shakespeare-Lake-Tackle-Box-Kit/product/1308220611307/?cmCat=CROSSSELL_PRODUCTIt's a shame they don't make a bit bigger kit for like $50, but you are going to have your preferences once you start fishing. Also, once you buy a real tackle box, I prefer the bags over the hard plastic boxes. It's real easy to keep everything sorted and you can add and remove boxes as needed. I have an extra box with saltwater stuff I can cram in my bag if I go to the pier. And you can move the little dividers around or go full custom with the dremel too like I did when I wanted to fit bigger stuff in the boxes.
The bags are also much easier to carry compared to a regular box. And you don't have to worry about a latch failing and dumping all of your stuff into the water or grass. I had a traumatic experience like that when I was younger.
If you are searching for a rod+reel, tell us your budget. And post stuff you think looks nice and we will tell you what we think and what size to go with. For a first rod, I would run something medium weight with like 8lb line.
