I've been fishing my pixzilla on one of these http://t.basspro.com/Browning-Fishing-Superlight-Spinning-Rods/product/1305240701343/ in 6'8" and works great. The rod has a smaller than usual guide set especially the first/stripper guide so it doesn't look out of place with a casting reel on it, in fa...

gen 3 revo stx has aluminium gears, at least both of mine do.

In the range.your looking, you can't go wrong with the pflueger President. Solid reel, excelent drag, and durable.

Revo MGX

I have the Abu Villain VLSM69-4 (med lt spinning w/ micro guides), use it for dropshoting mainly and for shakyheads occasionally. As was stated the Villains run a little stiffer than they are rated. My VLSM69-4 is a little closer to a med. action than med lt., my VLSC71-6 casting is the same, closer...

Awesome company with great prices, nothing but good things to say.

Thanks, exactly what I was looking for, here is the first result from Google

http://m.basspro.com/LuckEStrike-Fighti ... 20provided

Anybody know the name/manufacturer of this bait.

I have to throw this in the mix since you were considering the Veritas, http://www.ffo-tackle.com/detail.cfm?PassProdId=6286 Really lightweight rod, extremely sensative, and the adjustable handle design is really nice.and comes in handy. Mine does double duty finese bass and walleye because of the s...

Quantum Smoke, can be had on ebay all day long for $100.