Fluoro and braid have different advantages. Braid is easy to manage because of lack of memory, plus you can get much stronger line with same width as other lines. Fluorocarbon is more invisible than braid by far and it sinks. What application are you using the combo for?
Its not a problem with you reeling. Because XCS are silent crankbaits, the way it propels through the air isn't very stable so it gets tangled up a bit. Pretty much all of the silent un-weighted hardbaits have that problem.
Its a great bait all year round like everyone has been saying because it mimics a injured/dying bait fish, which bass are attracted to. You just have to worry about the water clarity since the fish has to see the bait for them to hit it.
The reason people like 5.4 ratio when throwing cranks is the torque you are getting from having larger gear. It will feel a bit smoother but its not particularly useful for anything other than slow rolling swimbaits/spinnerbaits and crankbaits.
The rod you purchased is very light so I would pair a light reel to balance it. I would either get the Curado I or TD Fuego if you can find it in your budget. Best of luck and tight lines!
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