Definately wait for the TE........Either a 300 or a 4oo. Actuall, I guess your a lefty, so it would have to be the 201 or 401 TE. If your throwing the 9" baits, you might as well go with the 400TE if your serious about it. Otherwise, your just selling yourself short.
The Cardiff is a great reel for the $, though!!!!!!!