Hi, would like advise from sifu at this forum. Advance apologies if my question is the same type that pop out ocassionally in this thread. Forgive me I spend whole night reading only manage a few pages in version 12 only.Few hundred pages to go and worst from v1 to v12 that will take months to read.
My boring question is this,

" I am new in fishing and will like to know what is the best specification of rod, reel and strings for this hobby in Malaysia scenario..The target place is Malaysian river, ponds, jetty and seaside fishing" The equipment best be reliable and long lasting...Value for money...
Please help me as I don't want to invest in wrong setup... Will a 6 feet rod good enough for an all rounder gear....Btw I plan to have only one rod and reel with some extra bobin/ strings as spares....
I try to avoid asking shop as they will sometimes over advise and I might regret buying an exotic setup...
Please sifu, your advise greatly appreciated...

Oh yes, my budget less than Rm400....That is the thing..I have no fish spesis in mind. Any fish will do for me....I want an all rounder gear..salt and fresh water...No intention to have so many rods...
Btw where is young tackle?

Thank you, what will be the length of rod for the 10-20lbs rod? With this specs I have, next will be what brand should I look for? I need some reliable quality and most of all the lines won't get jammed with poor reels....Advice is appreciated.

Happy New Year guys and gals and the betweens...

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...