I started saltwater fishing a few months ago but maybe this would help.... I have a Spinfisher 5500SS and I love it, great, smooth reel, but I have no other reels in my experience to compare it too.....Just know it exceeds the performance of any of my freshwater equipment!!! As for rod, If money is no option, I have heard alot about the custom rods in Frank Daignalts "Striper Surf" book....maybe you should consider that....
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