for rods for swimbaits i have been eyein the Loomis HSR932. an playin with it when i should be workin. haha. this is a 7'9 12-25 with a 1/2-5oz rating. this in my opinion is the best one out there for swimbaits. gimme your opinion on that rod. for the reel i really like the Daiwa Millonaire CVX-300. an for the bigger floatin plugs i was thinkin the Calcutta 820 with the same reel. gimme some advice. thanks. ~Angler Andy