I won a Nautilus CCF12 reel at the WSC auction a couple of nights ago, and can use some advice of what rod to match it to.

I'm thinking saltwater and have looked at lots, including the Echo 2 SW,which are more in my price range.

The problem is, I am a novice at this and don't know what weight rod or line to match with it. I'm pretty sure an ASA 12wt rod/line would work, but I don't need that. I have seen matchings from a Spey 7 wt to a 8 through 13 wt single.

I have an 8 wt single hand steelie set up and don't want another right now.

Would this reel be good with a 9 wt single salt water set up? Other suggestions?

Thanks in advance.