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Do you plan on shore fishing, or boat? This question will answer what type of rod you will use!
Do you plan on fishing dinos lots? This will answer your reel question! Penns are not a bad reel, but their drags get "stcky" fast, don't stay smooth and can burn out easliy (at least the older ones I use to use).... as Rantalot said, open face, no worm gear because the can wear out fast and cause a good day to be bad!
I have 6 techniums for my boat, best boat rod I have used, wouldn't want to use it as a shore rod though!
Reels? I might look at the TLD20's for a good entry reel, from there you have the Fin-Nor (good reel), Avets (great reel) and the Penn international series (also great reels!)
What is your budget??