T-57 is absoulutley right about small reels, they are an abomination for line twist and loops. I love the BPS Extreme, Pro Qualifier, or Signature series in the smallest size, (1000 or 10) with their larger spool, good drags, and smooth feel. You can spend as much money as you like on this line of reels depending on how many bearings you want. I have used a lot of different UL rods, Cablelas and BPS makes some real nice ones. Lately I have been using the 5.5ft BPS Extreme in the "light" action. I prefer a 5.5 rod for it's sensitive feel for casting, but use a longer rods for electric trolling and drifting to keep my line clear the of the boat.
