I would hold off and see what the big spring sale has to offer. They usually have a couple of good deals, Extreme rods were half price last year. They also in years past have combos that has done well for me, I got a Viper combo and it been good. I rather have two good combos then one I would be afraid to use. There alot of other things to spend money on that might make things more fishing friendly, depth finders, tackle, or even some led lighting.