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I pulled the trigger and order my first high end fishing combo the stradic ci4 and a medium/fast cumara rod. I have a question about the reel though. Some of the time when the anti-reverse is disabled the knob still unscrews rather than back reeling the spool. Has any else had similar problems?

Thanks for all the input. I was able to get my hands on a Dobyns Champion 683 and liked the feel of it. So I think it is between that and the Cumara.

I have been looking at rods keep coming back to two. Shimano cumara and Powell. How do these rods compare? As a novice would I notice any difference between these rods as there is an $80 price difference. From what I am reading people seem to be split between medium and medium heavy for an all purpose rod.

I am looking to buy a new rod and reel (as mine recently broke) and have been trying to gather information. This forum has been a great help. I am recreational lake fisherman (twice a week or so during the season). However, a buddy of mine recently got a boat so I hope to be fishing more. I have only ever used spinning equipment and I think I would rather avoid switching to baitcast for the time being. What spinning rod would be a good all purpose rod that I wouldn't feel the need to upgrade in year and would complement other setups down the road? I have around $400 to spend and am considering the Stradic CI4. Would medium or medium heavy be a better fit? Likewise fast or extra fast? Thanks in advance for your help.