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All the rods I currently used are built along the lines of the concept system. I switch reels all the time. I can't imagine you are going to be adversely affected on an 11' if you build with an emblem pro and later switch to the new shimano, a stella, a saltiga, or whatever. If you built a 9' rod to a saltiga 4500 w/ 30lb pp and then threw a 706 w/ 20lb mono on the rod, it probably wouldn't be ideal. But in my experience, the difference between an emblem pro and a saltiga 4500 size reel, when combined with supple braid, is barely discernible, if at all. I will add... if you can find an old style saltiga 4500Z, would be worth every penny of $500. Much nicer than plugging with an emblem pro. I also have a daiwa powersurf, which can be had on ebay for less than $250. It is a really nice casting, lightweight reel. I use mine on my 1327 and have never had an issue. When they first came out, the rumor was that it was the same reel as the saltiga surf. I am not sure if that is true, but the powersurf has been a great reel for that price range. I also wonder if the general resistance to the saltiga surf would be diminished if it was called something else and was a couple hundred cheaper. It isn't built like a tank like the saltiga, but it mine has held up well and casts the best of all my reels.
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