Another Pflueger President fan. Think I have at least 6 of them, and is all I have used for years.
Like others said, a quality medium action in 6 1/2 will do just fine, although I am a little taller so prefer a 7 foot rod. Ugly Stick was mentioned, and are probably the best value at around 40 bucks. I have a bunch of those too.
Regarding line, I have pretty much standardized at Trilene XL (red box) in 12 lb test. Might be a little heaver than most, but on the other hand - I tend to get snagged a lot - either from trolling on the lakes or casting up into trees on the rivers. Having 12lb test gives me a fighting chance to get my lure back. I must have got snagged a dozen times yesterday but got my lure back ever time. With a President loaded with 12lb line you are good to go for just about anything that bites.
Exception on the line thing - if you want to fish for tailwater trout with your rig you will need a good fluorocarbon. I tend to prefer 6 lb test. I just keep a spare spool loaded with it in my trout bag, slip it on a President, and can get a pretty small spinner way out there.
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