Can someone please help me with fishing rod choices?

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miss statistic

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Okay . . . I'm trying to get into freshwater fishing, and since I only have saltwater fishing rods, I headed over to Bass Pro Shop. Now, the main fish I want to go for is trout.

The man I spoke with recommended a Browning combo. It was ultralight (2-8lb line) and was 6 feet. However, I always hear a lot about Ugly Sticks, and I did see an Ugly Stick combo that was a little cheaper, but it was 4'8'' and it was light/medium action (6-10lb line, or maybe it was 6-15 lb line . . . )

What difference does the length of the rod make? Why is the Browning 6 ft., and the Ugly Stick only 4'8''? Also, if I'm going for trout, he told me I should use a 4 lb. line . . . If I got the Ugly Stick, it states that it should be used for not less than 6 lb. line. Could I just put 4 lb. line on the Ugly Stick? Would it really make a difference?

Which combo should I get? Also, what is the best brand of fishing line? I heard a lot about Trilene, but they had so many different Trilene choices, I wasn't sure what would be the best to go for.

Sorry if this is long and confusing! I just want to make sure that I get something good (and obviously not too expensive)!
I guess my biggest question is about the length of the rods . . . Why is one 6 feet, and the other 4 feet, 8 inches?
 
hey there i have not been to impressed with the browning line of rods and reels but the ugly stick is a great great rod. you will probably get a lot of people bashing the ugly stick because they dont cost a fortune but it is a great rod. the one that you saw was probably a light action rod for pan fish. i would recommend getting a 6'6'' to 7' medium action rod. i havent seen too many combos that are sold on those rods but everynow and then you might be able to find a reel already sitting on these. if you dont see one, bass pro carries an abu garcia reel that are great reels that dont run a pile of money. most of the time that "cardinal series" reels run any where between 30-40 dollars. i have used this set up for years and they are both great products. for about 70 dollars you can have a set up that will provide you with years of fishin fun. good luck good fishin be safe and remember to share the experience

abu garcia
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_74046____SearchResults

here is a combo that i found on the bass pro site that i would highly recommend if your local bass pro carries it
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_90836____SearchResults

good luck with what ever you choose
 
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