I'm a big fan of Calcutta 400 B and D round reels. I have 4 of them on various Muskie rods, but do have one 250B that is on my 8' MH St Croix Premier. It's spooled with 50# cortland master braid and I use it to throw small bucktails, topwaters, and to twitch small crankbaits. It has served me well for 6-7 years now. I think it would be a great reel for dedicated northern pike rod. I've caught Muskies to 47" using it and never had an ounce of trouble.
