Thanks for the replies! My current set up is pretty cheap. It's a Quantum Escalade baitcaster with a 6'6" Medium lightning rod. I'm leaning toward the Veritas rod, not exactly sure what specifics I will get yet. Then as for the reel, I have heard of the revo and Curado before so possibly one of them. What about the BPS reels? Are they junk or actually decent equipment?