OK guys I have been a fly fisherman since age 7 , I have never used a spinning rod other than casting my buddies rod once or twice and after a lifetime using Orvis flytods I gotta tell you his rid felt like a lead pipe..lol. Anyway I am heading to the Allagash and want to try some spinners but have no clue whatsoever on what kind of setup I should get. After this trip if I ever use it again it would be for trout and bass in places like Kettle Creek and Pine Creek in PA. I was really leaning towards the new Fenwick "Methods" rod but have no idea what kind of reel to pair it up with. I was thinking I need a reel in the 6 to 10 lb range but don't know
Another outfit I looked at was a Penn Battle ll 2500?? You long time spinmeisters care to give me some guidance ? Since I probably won't be using it alot I really don't want to spend more than $200 but I don't want junk either....is that realistic for200 ? I don't know. I don't bat an eye throwing down $1200 for a flyrod so I'm not cheap I just don't want to spend alot of money on something that will probably see very little use. Thanks

What are you going for?   I got a decent 10.5 foot pole from bass pro and a decent Shimano reel for about $150.  It good for floating sacks and drifting beads, but not so good for casting spinners a shorter pole would be better.

Going for Brook trout and touge

Get a mid level reel and pole. Get something that feels good and balanced.  The Penn one should be ok in 6.5 or 7 if fishing space allowed.

I have a couple of Gander Mountain Guide Series Ultralights and a light that were in the $30.00 range and are great with spinners.  They are 7-7.5 feet 2 piece rods, I have gander guide series reels on them and they are performing very well for me.

I've used the Penn Battle II reel and liked the way it handles, very smooth.
Gander Mountain has a number of different combos from various makers.  You can't go wrong with something from Daiwa or Shimano.  A decent rig from Gander should be around $100.00 give or take. 
Look for something in the 6 1/2 to 7' range that has a Med Light to Medium action that is rated for 4-8 or 6-12 lb line.  The 7' rod with a medium action should be fine for chucking spinners to 3/8 or 1/2 ounce (Mepps or Blue Fox Vibrax are deadly). 
A decent Shimano reel you may want to look at is the Spirex.  I have both the 1000 RG & 2500 RG with the rear drag (RG).  I've used these reels on trout and bass (large & smallmouth).  I prefer the rear drag on reels because I've found it easier to adjust while playing a fish.
Another great reel that is no longer made is the Abu Garcia Cardinal series.  I have a number of Cardinal 4, 4X, 6, 6X & 7's, they are literally bomb proof.  If you can find one in good condition jump on it. 
Good luck. 
        

All good advice guys . Here is my take .
My favorite spin rod is a $13.00 , 4'-6" ultra light 2-6 lb rated Shakespeare for all ADK trout streams.
I have and had many expensive st. Croix rods that performed no better chucking hardware or playing fish of up to 5 lbs but felt a whole lot worse breaking one while slipping on a rock . The short 1 piece size is key for walking throug heaviy brush and casting on tight banks It will chuck a rapala or 1/8 to 1/4 oz spinner into any tree on the far bank . It does not throw 1/16 oz spinners well though. I'd say due to no loading in the rod from short length.
If I were fishing a small to mid size stream then a 1 piece 4'-6" to 5'-6" rod is the way to go.
They do not work well for trolling . In that case I prefer something longer , you want more length and slow action flex in approximately the 4-8 lb rating .
As for reels ,
Hands down a shimano sedona 2000 is a good reel
I have a spirex and can't get used to the double paddle handle . Okuma reels that I have just don't seem the same quality .
Absolutely also the abu Garcia Cardinal is a staple too .
Many of my reels are very old ( shimano- Garcia) and have lasted the test of time .
Even the newer ones today don't seem made the same as they used to be .
I'm quite sure you can get an out fit from rod-reel- to line for under $100.00 and be satisfied.
The main thing is about how it feels in your hands , light rod , oversized line, heavy reel just won't work.
Good luck

Rich I second the Sedona. I have one that has performed well.

Thank you. That sounds exactly what I am looking for.

Thank you for the advice. I appreciate it. I have been leaning toward the Penn Battle ll for a reel and would like a two piece rod. I think it's new but have you heard anything about the Fenwick " Methods" ?