Happy new year.

The length can varies between 5'6" to 7' whichever suits you. If you plan on boat fishing later, don't get the longest one. 6' and below is OK. As for rods there are different construction such as 1 piece (one piece rod), 2 piece (middle joint or butt joint) and so on. 1 piece will provide good rod strength due to one piece construction but it is not convenient to carry. 2 pieces seem to be more practical to use.

There are many brand out there. Me personally prefer to use Shimano reels for their proven durability. Never had any problem with any reels I owned. There are many models within any budget range. Try to find the one without anti reverse switch because this is usually the point where water can easily get inside. And just remember no matter how expensive your reel is, it will rust and degrade if there are no proper maintenance done especially after each salt water trip. Learn to take good care of your fishing gears and they will take care of you. Btw line got jammed? I think it is more to spool got jammed. Usually water got inside the reel and wear down the grease. Rust bearing and bent shaft also can caused this.

As for rods, I don't have any special brand in mind. As long as it serve its purpose and feels good in hand then it should be fine.

Happy hunting!!

I rarely buy stuff online. If you have FB, there are many fishing group over there. You can find some great deal.
Or based on my own experience you can try find Sim Lim Fishing in FB. I bought my set once from them. Fast delivery and great services.

Sim Lim Fishing is one of the trusted dealer online that you can deal with
usually they sell beginner set

for high end stuff i would suggest MW Sport fishing

Nah, I will not buy online...I rather go to the shop to test out but I have some weakness...If salesman, saleswoman good they can sweet talk me to buy. I am not surprise if I buy a a sampan and an outrigger motor upon checking out from the shop. Best to get advice from sifu and not committed to any shop first. Survey all the brands and model available. I trust there must be one "keng one" around...

How's your fishing going ?

Any catches for 2018 yet ?

i caught patin at kolam pancing big boss in kundang. 3 patin <6kg in 2 hours.
hujan then balik.

lol..nice lure.. creative..
but if we do like this in malaysia sure u will kumpau forever..hahaha

bought already bro?
actually it depend on ur budget..such building pc too, depend on budget..

im a newbie in this hobbies.just buy fishing gear from china for training.
online easy for me.stay at small town not many choice.

same here bro..i'm newbie too..
where do u stay bro? what fish are u targeting?

Caught these today @Banting.

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Ermmm not bad. Jugra?

Yes

I thought Jugra is out of business and closed for good ?

Hi Guys..I'm new to this forum. Hope to get some useful tips from you guys..

How are you doing bro ?

What type of angler are you ?

Lure fishing or bottom fishing ?

Hi bro. I prefer lure fishing. Most of the time I fish for snakeheads.
But now susah to get big ones.. too many anglers. ..

Where do you normally go ?
I have been looking for snakeheads as well.

Hi Vince.. I go Tanjung Malim,Bagan Dato and K. Selangor areas. But nowadays no much bites.

From Yan trip last weekend. Only managed to land 2 giri with some small cencaru talang and grouper. Not really a good trip i’d say but still better than nothing