I just picked up okuma's cedros rod and reel. For the money you can't beat it. 7 foot rod titanium guides and reel seat,rated for 100lb braid and 8oz lure weight. I got the cedros 6500 to go with it. The reel is rated on paper for 30lbs of drag but the salesman told me it tested at 65lbs of drag. Wow! You could stop a truck with that set up. It sells for just over 200. Now I love my shimano stuff.but this new okuma stuff is growing on me especially for the money