Plastics Rod

Hey all,

I am looking to purchase a rod for my plastic baits. Mostly senkos and shaky heads. Any tips on what rod to purchase and what line to have on the reel? I am a fan of baitcast rods but would this be best for what I am going to use the rod for? I just wants some tips and pointers when buying this setup. I currently have a g-loomis rod that I use for all around. its a 6'6" MH Fast action casting rod. I lost a lot of fish when fishing a senko so I decided to buy a rod just for my plastics.

I currently use power pro for my line but I want to get away from using braid with plastics. Any recommendations for line brands and what pound test would be appreciated.

Thanks,
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