Nice reel AND nice rod
928022
I couldn't tell from the description and other reviews when buying what I thought of the rod component. I know the Pflueger President is a nice reel, but I was happy with the quality I rod that it came paired with.
Some rod specs:
--IM-8 graphite blank
--Medium action has backbone, but a live tip and appears a good fit for casting various weights from 1/8 oz. to 1/2 oz accurately.
--Cork handle is quality
--Screw down rod seat is better than I expected. Can be secured tightly without feeling like you're going to strip threads.
--Stainless steel guides and inserts appear durable in the absence of abuse.

That said, for $80 you get a very nice spinning outfit. I have a St. Croix Triumph rod of similar specs (Pflueger is a gift for Pops) and I might end up liking the action of the Pflueger rod even better, although I'm not proclaiming it a better rod.

If you want quality within reason, you could do way worse than this.
I must say that I haven't logged any fishing time with this, but did compare it's function and feel against my other more expensive rods. The IM-8 graphite in particular I did not expect in a "combo" rod. Nice buy.
641638
This is my first fishing rod and this one is really easy to use for a new learner. The reel combos is very smooth, the fishing rod is very portable and easy to be long or short. Meanwhile, the fishing pole is hard and durable. I will try to fish this week, and hope to get a big fish.
363374
Nice rod for the money. However, it could be a little more sensitive at the tip. I paired mine with a Shimano Citica reel with 30lb Spiderwire Stealth Braid.
3406566
Nice rod. I will buy other rods of the same brand.
1647426
I was unsure about this rod set up, but it is really pretty nice, and I like having two options.
Took it walleye fishing this week and it caught the most fish! Worked great, really like it!
2716298
My 2500 is Super smooth and lite for throwing lures all day and the drag is great aswell i bought 1 to test it out and im about to buy 4 more its my favorite spinning reel i own i would recommend using a med 6,6 ugly stik gx2 and the rod best combo hands down
3783798
Excellent rod for the price , the reel could be a bit better but a great package deal all in all .
710852
This was for my daughters rod Daiwa rod and reel set and it did just fine.
210646
Really great Orvis rod and reel outfit at this price. Just what I needed. Real action is very smooth. Only minor quibble: there is no cloth pouch for the 4 rod pieces. Instead they need to go straight into the travel tube.
2778102
I originally bought a cheaper, similar rod and that one broke. Then replaced the cheap rod with the Ugly Stik.  VERY HAPPY with this new rod/reel combo.  Don't waste your money on a cheap-o. You'll end up buying this one after the cheap-o breaks. The reel on this one is very, very smooth.
404346
Purchased the WQ5000. It's a beautiful reel.  Looks to be a very good and sturdy reel, just haven't had a chance to use it as yet. That is why on 4 stars. It seems sturdy and is totally quiet when using it. I gave all my equipment to my daughter because I didn't think I would use it anymore. and thought this was a good place to start to rebuild.
3106221
Nice rod. High quality. The graphite construction makes it super light, which I love. And it seems to have nice feel as well. The travel case is nice as a bonus.

It is indeed 4 pieces, and this particular model is for baitcasting type reels.
4504427
Great reel. Little better than what I expected. Obviously you get what you pay for, plastic inserts and what not but very smooth, good construction, and feel. Only thing is I wish the rod was one piece and more sensitive but I bought it for the reel and the rod was just a bonus. While the rod isn't too bad I'll probably end up replacing it when I have some extra $ to spend. All in all if you have only $80 and need a rod and reel I'd go with this set up, if you have atleast $120 I'd go with a pflueger president combo.
1516092
As an owner of 8 old green Shimano Curado baitcast reels, and two Shimano Castaic baitcasting reels, I can say that this newer model is a nice addition to my collection. It is smaller and lighter than my older Curado's, but not quite as smooth. That will change when I clean it and put some Lake Fork Tackle Yellow Rocket Fuel on the bearings. I also like the fact that you cannot ccidentally drop the side plate in e water wen adjusting the brakes.
4222740
Great reel for a beginner... Backlash is not a problem.
909935
Awesome rod and reel combo. One rod was a day late though. But overall great boat pole. I have taken it out the times caught a lot of fish and have had no issues with the combo.
3026932
I bought this reel to put on a telescoping fishing rod that I can use while backpacking or just toss in the back for spur of the moment trips.  It is a bit bigger than I expected it to be which in my case is good because I will be rigging it to fish for everything from Bluegill to Muskie.  I believe the housing is cast zinc, it is a little bit heavy but the spool is plastic as is the handle (which folds away very nicely and can be configured for both right and left handers).  I've not taken it apart to see what the gears are made of but they are smooth and seem to function fine as does the drag.