1. Is the Aldebaran ok for dedicated pitching rod as far as drag strength, does changing to Carbontex drag just make drag smoother? Or should I just go w a Mentanium? Not concerned w line capacity as it will be for pitching only just concerned w drag and would like the lighter reel. Will be going on a NRX 895C so maybe it's too light and won't balance nicely?

2. Calcutta Conquest for a dedicated CB rod. Is a 5.2 ratio too slow for squarebills or should I go w the 101HG which is 6.8? I would think 5.2 is too slow for squarebills. 

3. Should I order the Yumeya deep spools for the Metaniums that I want to fish 20 to 25lb. fluro on? Or can I do 20lb. On the normal spool and not the 25lb?

That's it, as I said I want to purchase these now. Finally got my new rods and others on the way. Wanted the 16 Mentaniums but can't wait till June. Hopefully u guys can help me so i can purchase these before there gone. Thanks in advance I really appreciate the help.

 

1- I do not have an Alde, but you can never go wrong with the Met!  Awesome reels!

2- I think 5.2 is too slow for squarebills, but like that ration for cranks 15 foot or deeper.

3- The most I have fished on my Mets is 17 flouro, and 20 Tatsu, which has a smaller diameter than most 20.  I think the deep spool would not be a bad choice if you wanted for sure 20-25lb line and were making long casts, or in deep water.

Jeff

1. The NRX 895 is one of the most tip heavy rods made in the world. I don't think any reel will balance it out. I'd go Metanium for pitching/flipping. 

2. I've already answered this in detail for you.

3. If you're worried about line capacity and always making long casts and/or fishing deep water, a deeper spool would be a good option. I wouldn't worry about it otherwise.