Differences in rods

[njsportsman]

I am new to the sport and am in need of some advice. I have been looking for years but, i am finally doing it. I have been looking at rigs and I know it's best to go in person and look. In this case Orvis is doing a great promotion. buy a TLS,T3 or Superfine rod and get a reel for free. They are offering the bar stock or mid arbor. Can't pass this up. i was going to buy the bar stock with one of their lower end rods for about the same price. can use any help in blind selection of this rig. Flex, lenght amount of pieces 2 or 4 piece. The Orvis dealer said that the more pieces the less stress on the on the joints of the rod. how do you pick the right flex etc. Thanks