New gear suggestions.

[Bassboss]

Gonna be getting more a new rod and reel this winter. Was wondering if you guys could help me out. I'd like to get a new spinning reel first off.


- This reel WILL get wet (perhaps submerged), and will primarily be used for wading the river for smallies.

- Must be corrosion resistant. I'm also thinking the fewer bearing I can get away with, the better. Less parts be get wrecked from the water getting in them. These bearing also have to very corrosion resistant.

- Light weight is also a high priority, under 9.5oz is preferred, as I'll be holding this reel neck high to keep it out of the water.

- A water-proof drag would also probably be a good idea.

- High gear ratio. One of the grips I have about my Exceler is it's slow speed.... not fun to have a reel forever to pick up slack when jerking tubes off the bottom.

- $100 max, I'm willing to find real on e-bay.

I'm thinking a 2000 size, and will use braid on it.

Next a slop rod. The lakes hear a darn grassy in the summer, and a slop specific rod would be awesome!

- over 7 foot, under 7' 6".
- powerful
- strong
- a good tip for casting and working frogs, but still enough to punch with if need be.
- no more then 60, or 70 bucks. No need for light, and sensitive rod here, I see no reason for high dollar rod. Again willing to search for deals on e-bay..

Thanks for any help yall.