I have a question for Captneilf i just got a 975LD as a gift i plan to spool it with either 17 or 20 test. What rod would u recommend for this reel. All my inshore fishing is for flukes, stripers, weak and blues, i think offshore this reel would be just adequate for mahi mahi as it would be a bit too light for other gamefish. Please advice. Secondly i would like to see your rods and discuss getting some rods made thank you my email is [email protected]