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I have two salty setups... A TFO TiCr X 9' 8wt paired with a Colton CRG-II 810 for windless days, and a Scott STS 9' 10 wt with a Nautilus CCF 10 for windy ones. Both cost me under $500 (dedicated eBay and classifieds hunting).
I seem to find myself reaching for the TFO more often than not (but I don't get into LARGE too much!). Great stick, but very fast... I have mine lined with a 9wt airflo 40+ and it suits my casting style. The reel is good for the price, and USA made. It does have a little backplay though (can wind line up by itself on the casting stroke) but I manage. It's a great setup that didn't break the bank. Wholeheartedly recommend the rod, the reel as well if you want to keep the price low... Otherwise I'd look for a bargain priced Nautilus, Galvan, Tibor or Abel. The sealed drag on the Nautilus is great if it gets dunked accidentally.
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