I've got 20 or so rods, probably similar amount of reels.
But if i go anywhere with just one rod, i take My John Wilson 9ft 1 3/4 lb TC wanderer stalkilng rod and an Abu Garcia C5 reel or my baitrunner.
It goes carp fishing, salmon fishing, sea fishig, float fishing, pike fishing, rock fishing, pier fishing etc. I've had it 18 years or more, and it wasn't expensive, but i just love it.
It has had carp to 28.5 lb, pike to 23lb, pollock to 10.5lb and hundreds of other sizes and species.
It was an 18th birthday present from my dad (Deceased) so i will never get rid of it.
Definately my favou