Jibbs, getting back to your original topic...
Just picked up a Pflueger Presidente/BPS Carbonlite 6'8" spinning combo...can't wait to break it in!
nice - I wanted that combo, but the store in T.O. didn't have it, ended up with the Presedent reel, and a abu garcia 7ft Med. veritas rod
liked the reel so much, I bought 2 and put the other on my new 7Ft Med Shimano compre.
I've only had the compre out so far, and only for perch - not much in season up here, but it worked out real nice