new to pinning

Invest into a good rig from the get go.  U will avoid regretting not getting the best you could afford from the start.  Rod lengths from 11.5 to 13 are the norm for erie, some guys use longer 15 also.  A  8 to 10lb mainline is also the norm.  Most guys like siglon in the f series and ff, its good line.  Also the other lines are cortland, ande and raven, all quality lines, never used raven but read good things.  Ande and cortland are my top 2 choices now.  Reels you can invest some big money into.  Alot of guys like raven and islanders.  I don't think you can go wrong with them.  Okumas aren't bad reels for the money.  Once you get the rig together take it out and practice casting, you will avoid trying to learn while investing a day on the streams.  Popular floats are blackbirds, drennans and sheffields and ravens.  3 to 4g floats are the norm for general water conditions.  When the waters higher 5 to 9g are more useful.  You will enjoy it guaranteed so invest as much as you can into your first rig, it will save you in the long run. 

thanks guys for the input
FC

yep avid hit it on the money , but theres nothing wrong with picking up a used islander on ebay at a discounted price, in case pinning isnt your can of beer