Good suggestion from Mark. Also, most of the better companies have something similar. Definitiely a good idea to go for something robust (usually described as a carp pole) for a beginner as it will stand up to the odd bit of clumsiness. When you progress to something lighter/better, it can serve for margin/heavy duty clsoe range work, so you'll get good use from it. Fox and Maver also make good inexpensive margin poles - around 10 metres/£100 ish.