Both rods you have picked are good rods, strong and well built. However, both are fairly stiff rods. As for your reels, they are of the cheaper variety. I personally do not like the matrix's and the other I have never seen before. Maybe spend a little less on the rod and a little more on the reel? I went that route with my first pin setup and would recommend that route but that may just be me.
So what is the difference between $200 and $700 in real terms. As far as I read various discussions and reviews the important features are:
1. Light weight of the reel and most important spool since it provides easy start up.
2. True spinning (is it correct term?)
3. Decent finish
4. Good clicker spring tension
If my assumptions are correct then any major reel maker should fit the task or there is way more to it.
As for the rods I was looking for something that could be used for spring and steelhead fishing ,but perhaps the difference between rod requirements for both species are to far apart ,I don't know it yet.
Gloomis is rated 8-17 lb
Lamiglas 8-15 lb
Don't know any other rod that would fit this line requirement , be light enough and have medium action.
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