i have about $300 (i have a spare if need be $30 - $40 ) and i was thinking of buying a rod and reel to use for bream, flathead, whiting, tailor, salmon etc. i have been leaning towards shimano but cant seem to find a reel that has more than 3 BB if anyone has any suggestions on any rod or reel that come into my price range (braid still needs to come out of this budget) please let me know..... i also dont mind if it is shimano or not just a good brand that i can use for lure and bait fishing