USDM rod for Gekkabijin 1000 reel?
I just ordered a Daiwa 23 Gekkabijin 1000S reel for the saltwater compatibility, slow retrieval and low gear ratio but I don’t really want to spend $500+ on a JDM ajing rod. I am looking at a Kistler Ultralight 6’ rated for 1/32 - 3/16 oz lures and a moderate action since it’s made with Japanese carbon blank, but unsure if I should stick to an ultralight fast action rod. I plan to run 2lb test monofilament on this reel.
I almost always throw soft plastics on a 1/16oz or 1/8oz jighead tied with a Palomar or San Diego Jam on 4lb test. I still want to be able to fish lures this size in the river, lakes and in the bay without being relegated to JDM-only ultralight tackle.
If anyone on this sub is running a Gekkabijin reel let me know what your setup is. I currently have a Penn Battle IV combo with a 6’6 light power/mod. fast action/1000 reel and a BPS MicroLite 7’0 ultralight power fast action paired with a KastKing Zephyr 1000, if that helps.