finesse68

8lb sunline sniper, seaguar invisx, or suffix elite if you want mono.

Palomar, but it honestly depends on the line in question. Works great on sunline and seaguar, the more supple lines.

May I ask which model of the Shimano Chronarch you have? Do you like it, since you said you weren't a fan of baitcasters?

Nothing but preference, if you're fishing a square bill a 6 ratio works fine. I'd rather speed up than slow down, so I'd prefer a 5 ratio. If you're cranking deep divers, it's a no go for the higher ratios. I've yet to see a high ratio that will pull a deep diver without struggling horribly, and wearing you out at the same time.

Shaky heads, light spinner baits, chatter baits, tubes, or flukes. Pretty versatile action, the extra length will give you some leverage on single hook apps. The softer tip will really help on roll casts without making a big splash.

The Ci4+ all the same features, in a lighter package.