David,
I'm currently building the new 9' St. Croix surf blank that came out this year. I plan on putting a 460 Slammer on it.
I had a 360 on a cheap 8' PENN rod last year but just moved it over to a 7' Rainshadow I built. (Plan to use the 7' from a yak.)
I think the Slammer is a nice reel.
Good luck,
Rob
BTW:
This is a nice gift you are giving your friend!
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