Suggestion to mate my stradic Ci4 to

[Kerrazy]

Bought a rapala r-type rod last year when I got the reel and have been pleased with it. But.... Last season my second last guide from the tip broke. The ring holding the guide in place broke. I epoxied it last year, and it let go yesterday. So I think I will replace the rod all together. Not quite sure yet though.
Any suggestions?
Stradic is a 3000f

Current rod is a r-type rt455p71mh2

[RJ]

What technique do you plan to use it for?

RJ

[Kerrazy]

I will be using it as an all around rod likely. It is my only high end spinning reel so far. I have a couple less expensive ones but this is one of my go to set ups for casting crank baits and playing with sencos in the weed beds too. I am too amateur yet to figure if I want it for a finesse set up.
To fill in more info.
I have an Abu 2nd gen Revo. And a couple other baitcaster set ups.
The stradic has power pro 30lb on it currently I believe.

Sorry if I have not answered with anything useful. Again. Just an amateur.
Kerrazy

[jona38]

I have a Dobyns Champion 704 that is a great rod. Does everything very well. Also, I'm sure you already read it but Ed has the Shimano Crucials on sale. Either one would match nicely with your CI4. Jon

[toobinator]

Dobyns 703, Shimano Crucial 72m or mhf (on sale as someone mentioned), G Loomis GL2 852s would all pair up well with that reel and serve the purpose you are using it for.

Ed

[Kerrazy]

Brace yourself Ed. Looks like I am heading your way. I actually was going to slip in Thursday night this week, but kids are both under the weather. I may take a crack at next Thursday.
Cheers
Kerrazy

[Butch420]

Ci4 & 852s is an unbelievable match...