by mark_odegard » Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:52 pm
You'll want a bigger reel than a Curado 200 size. A Calcutta 400b would do the job a lot better. If you want to save a few bucks, the Shimano Cardiff is a decent option for a good price. You said you want an all-purpose rod, but depending on what baits you want to throw, the rod specs would vary quite a bit. If you want to use it mostly for pike, a medium or medium/heavy rod would work. If you want to fish a lot of muskies with bigger baits, a heavy action rod would work better.