Hi I am looking for a new rod and reel, somewhere between $0-250. I am going to be using this rod and reel for two purposes: (1) Northern Minnesota northern pike, walleye, etc... fishing in the summer with my family, and hopefully some muskies too! 
and (2), fishing with my friends this spring and summer in Iowa for bluegills, crappies, and other panfish. Can someone recommend what kind/type/brand of rod and reel would suit me best? If it helps, I was thinking about going to "Fin and Feather" to take a look, b/c it is the most "outdoorsy" store around here. Thanks!
and (2), fishing with my friends this spring and summer in Iowa for bluegills, crappies, and other panfish. Can someone recommend what kind/type/brand of rod and reel would suit me best? If it helps, I was thinking about going to "Fin and Feather" to take a look, b/c it is the most "outdoorsy" store around here. Thanks!