7'6 daiwa tatula 761 hfb bass baitcasting fishing rod Travel 664MLRB (Baitcasting 4 piece) inspired rod family and upgraded it to be lighter Daiwa Tatula Bass 7'6" H

#19 Dacron braid is really the only braid that was braided to be very accurate.Kevlar and Spectra came WAY later in our hobby.Dynema(spelling) is a dif braid from Spectra.I have not seen any modern braid that can be made consistent enough to be made into a IGFA legal line.I have tested it many times and it can vary huge depending what part of the spool its taken from.Non IGFA mono is always stronger than labeled.ALL companys want to have the strongest 20lb mono.FWIW,Tom

better to buy a cheap combo and when it breaks, go get another cheap combo

The reel can be used for trolling, trailing a livebait in the current, or deep jigging

The Rod You Are Using Your choice of pike rod should directly influence your reel selection to achieve the perfect balance

Brass center and idler gear

Then you have the line and cast ability covered for that rod