Looking for a rod and reel suitable for casting heavy lead (3oz and up). I have a 11"6 med/heavy Shimano Technium rated to toss up to 2oz. I have used it on the Fraser several times for bottom bouncing, but a 4ishoz bouncing betty feels like it is overloading the rod on the cast, and with a big fish on + that weight the rod is pushed to the max. I'm looking for a rod with lots of backbone that can handle more weight and has more power. I don't care if it's old and ugly, or even fiberglass. Should be at least 9" long, ideally longer. Would prefer spinning style over casting.
As for the reel, well like the 11"6 rod I have I also have a nice baitcaster on it. This reel works fine on the Fraser and I could easily put it on a more powerful rod, but I would like to find a cheaper reel to match the new rod. I ideally I would like a big strong spinning reel. I prefer level wind reels, but IMO a spinning reel has less that can go wrong with it, and I don't intend to do any maintenance on it.
I am not looking for high end/expensive gear here. I'm looking for something that someone has lying around and wants to flog for cheap. I only go to the Fraser once or twice a year, the rest of the time I fish the Chehailus, Vedder, etc. If the reel already has braid on it all the better as that's what I would spool it up with.
If anyone has a set up for sale please give me the specs on the rod. I don't care about the brand, but would like to know the rod's length, power, line rating, etc.