Id do that also, great combo(tons of gear ratios and choices), reliable. easy to return if unsatisfied/probs. doesnt blow your budget, leaving you bait money, money for line, saved, etc
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6 ratio reel should have you covered with a 6ft6 or 7ft med or mh , medium should be fine for those techniques
Id def goto a store and figure out if you prefer right or left handed retreive before committing to anything
Hopefully you have a BPS in your area, then you can go see and feel the merchandise