Buying a rod and reel combo has many benefits, from getting you on the water faster to making the whole buying process more straightforward. Beginners and experts both have some good options when it comes to finding a solid combo well-suited for bass fishing.
One last thing a combo can do is take some of the joy out of discovery. As the manufacturer decides the rod and reel for the shopper, their autonomy of choice goes with it. For some anglers, losing that decision-making independence can be quite a frustrating notion.