Infernal75

Fishes, the rod is medium power, moderate action. I like crankbaits so that's why I ended up with Medium/Moderate. The rod says it'll work with 8lb. up to 17lb.

Thanks Jedi, I appreciate the input!

Howdy ya'll, I've got a new fishing rig that I've set up and I'm wondering if I've screwed up by matching a reel to the wrong rod. Falcon Bucoo SR Casting Rod + Pflueger President Spincast Reel (8lb. Trilene XT) I'm specifically worried because it seems like my fishing line is taking a pretty steep angle down to the first guide. I think The Bucoo SR is considered part of Falcon's 'low-rider' rods where the guides are micro and particularly close to the blank. I seem to be getting some significant line abrasion right at the nose cone of the reel when casting and I was wondering if, when under load, the line is scraping too hard against the nose cone BECAUSE it's at such a seemingly steep angle. Can anybody tell me if the line is supposed to come out of the reel at such a significant angle? Should I get a different rod for this reel? Anybody have a suggestion for a better rod around $100?