Do All Reel?

[ol'skool]

Ok, not that there's really such a thing but like most of you guys you've collected a lot of gear over years of fishing. The problem is that the stuff just keeps getting better! So with the Fred Hall show just around the corner I'm checking out a new set up; primarily a "one size fits all" that will work equally well for halibut, WSB, YT and schoolie Tuna to 40lbs whether soaking a mack or yo-yoing. I've been considering the Accurate FX 500 but was wondering if it was worth the extra $ to step up to the BX? Is it necessary...better...overkill? Other suggetions for fav reels? How about a quality rod to match? Thanks for the input!