Just getting into fishing, need help with gear and budget stuff

Hey folks! I’m totally new to fishing and just recently decided to pick it up as a hobby. I’ve gone a couple of times with friends and really enjoyed it, so now I want to get my own setup and start doing it more regularly.

Problem is… I have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to gear. There are so many rods, reels, lines, lures.. it's kinda overwhelming. I’m hoping some of you seasoned anglers can help point me in the right