I use an old Shimano Quick Fire ultralight reel and a St. Croix buggy whip. 2 or 4 lb. for brookies . Line twist not an issue at all, but quick casting is an advantage.
Bought the buggy whip at St. Croix in Park Falls factory store. Buy all my St. Croix rods there. Some have a X on the butt. Seconds.
Don't know the number.
