Jig Casting rod recommendations

[fishinkid2010]

I personally have a 9' Kencore, and am currently wrapping a Calstar GFTR 800H. Depending on how heavy you want to fish, the 800 H is a terrific rod IMHO, but it is a pretty heavy stick. I wanted a combo for both yoyo irons, and large surface irons. If you want a rod exclusively for surface irons look at a 90J, or depending on your budget a SS Ulua. You can't go wrong with either Calstar or Seeker, both their blanks come with lifetime warranties.

What reel do you plan to use, and what pound test?
(I assume you're looking for a factory wrapped rod?)