Smallmouthbetterthanlargemouth

I need some recommendations on a new baitcasting combo. Im looking for the reel to have a aluminum frame and for the rod to be 2 piece`s (for traveling purposes) mh/f 7ft will do. My budget is $150 but i $175 will also be fine.

Yikes that looked like it took a while to be picked out

I have never hated or regretted buying any of my tackle.

No i just was looking on amazon and keep finding these reels. Im always on tackle warehouse. mostly im looking for a price drop on the tatula ct I dont either thats why i never order off of amazon i usually buy gear at my local tackle store

Has anyone tried out those sougayilang reels? I've seen videos of them falling apart. On amazon they look like Chinese crap. They also oddly have decent reviews on their products. I am not buying one or plan to i just want to know if their Chinese junk or are just unpopular and overlooked, thanks and tight lines.