I am a HUGE fan of Quarrow rods.Best rod you can buy for the money spent.For a custom that won't break the bank a Batson is the way to go.MikeCC built me a 1088 and its my most used rod.
I like the Spheros reels over the Stradics.Though not as refined as a Stradic,its cheaper and more durable.The 8000 is an ideal size for 8'-9' rods.And if using braid its great for 10'ers too.
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