Lookin to grab a new rod/reel

[Cyphus]

I recently bought a shimano caius reel and an Abu Garcia veritas 6'9" med-hvy rod. Beautiful thing. Super light, super flexible, and super sensitive. Recently took it up north for some serious fishing and it handled like a dream. I caught some large pike and a few large smallies and I super happy with it. Came in around $200. Garcia has a reel for the same price that has a slightly higher gear ratio if you want a faster retrieve.