lure Rods & reels

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Im new to this so please be gentle

im looking to get into pike fishing, i will be using my carp rods for deadbait work, ledgering etc.

but i would love to have a go with lures, spinners, jigs, from both bank and boat.

can you recommend a decent rod and reel which will cover this for me, and keep me going for a long while.

not sure on budget, no idea what they go for, say £80 to get both, or cheaper.

also do i have to wait till winter to start pike fishing? anyone know somewhere i can fish now in berkshire, hampshire, surrey areas

thanks in advance.