New rod/reel combo recommendations

[Sasquatch]

Sorry guys, I fish GLX Loomis with upper end Shimano baitcasters, I can definitely feel the difference, I get a new one every Christmas. You get what you pay for.

 

[Squirrel]

Santa must REALLY like you. (unless YOU are YOUR Secret Santa). Sometimes it just has to work like that. Sq

 

[Dungee]

upper end Shimano baitcasters, I can definitely feel the difference.

Baitcaster are a whole different ballgame, an upper end baitcaster is essential. The difference in an upper end baitcaster is much more significant than the difference in spinning reels IMO.