hey. thanks for the reply...

the rod is a spinning rod, so unless you don't like the horn on the handle (i have a few friends who fish baitcasters on spinning rods because they feel they can hold the rod better), it unfortunately might not be the best choice. it is a great rod for fishing pink worms under a float however. that's deadly.

as a side note, it seems like the combo is of little interest, so i'd entertain fair offers on either the rod or the reel...