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I would recommend getting the best rod you can and using an ABU 6500C3 , 6500C4 , or 6500TSCT on it. These are all between $70 and $85 each. To get the most for your money , its hard to beat the Allstar rods. I think they are as good as a Loomis or Lami but much less money. Anyway , even if you have to stretch a little , I'd go for a custom rod made on one of the following AllStar blanks.
The AS1088 at 9 feet , the AS1145-2 for 91/2 two piecer , or the AS1208 for a 10 footer. For any of these rods custom made and an ABU 6500C3 reel , you should beable to get equiped for about $275-$300. These are exceptionally good values in custom made rods and in my opinion worth a little stretching of the budget vs a factory rod.
You might call Mike T at M+D's bait and tackle in Wareham (508-291-0820) and ask him if any of these blanks is available as a factory conventional and if not , what a rod and reel combo, using one of the blanks I mentioned on a custom rod , would cost.
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