Elnut... are you saying that you dont like the rod and reel choice or the fnf in all? because the FNF is a great way to fish in the winter. And it catches much more than little dinks. It'll catch 5 and 6 pound smallies and some real nice ky's. I personally am a big fan of the fnf and i don't think that you wasted your money at all. Good luck out there. Hope you enjoy it.