So I just picked up a new TFO 11' .5 - 2.0oz rod. Looking to pair with a nice, relatively in-expensive, reel.
My head is spinning. Every time I think I've narrowed it down, I find something else.
This being my first lighter weight setup for throwing sp's and stuff, I'm also torn if I should go 30# or 40# braid route.
The rod is light, 11.4oz, so I want to keep the reel under 16oz max.
Slammer III 4500: 14.7oz : 250yds 30#: 30 drag
Daiwa BG 4000: 14.3oz: 280yds 30#, 200yds 40#: 17.6 drag
-- I like the 4500 better, but 22oz weight: 22 drag
Spinfisher 4500: 15.40oz: 200yds 30#
Anything else in the sub $250 range?