Fresh water striper fishing gear.

[SouthwestBassHunter]

Ok folks need to pair this Veritas Rod with 

the best Abu or Shimano bait casting reel. Don’t want to spend more than $300. Mainly tossing 1-2 oz lures for large stripers. 
The rod is more of a musky rod so handling striper shouldn’t be no issue. The rod is an Abu Garcia Veritas MH action 7’9” 1-4 oz lure. 
Thinking of pairing reel with 25 lb braid and 24” fluorocarbon line.  
Looking for an Abu or Shimano reel that has super smooth casting and a braking system. Like to stay on the lighter side but it has to fit the perimeters.
Any recommendations will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Bird]

Did you mean 1/4 - 3/4 on the rod rating ?

 

I wouldn't put a $300 reel on that rod, get a Shimano SLX.

[SouthwestBassHunter]

3 hours ago, Bird said:

Did you mean 1/4 - 3/4 on the rod rating ?

 

I wouldn't put a $300 reel on that rod, get a Shimano SLX.

No, the rod handles 1oz to 4oz lures.

3 hours ago, Bird said:

Did you mean 1/4 - 3/4 on the rod rating ?

 

I wouldn't put a $300 reel on that rod, get a Shimano SLX.

That’s a nice reel. I’m looking at the The Shimano Curado DC. I really like that.

[SouthwestBassHunter]

3 hours ago, Bird said:

Did you mean 1/4 - 3/4 on the rod rating ?

 

I wouldn't put a $300 reel on that rod, get a Shimano SLX.

That’s a nice reel. I’m looking at the The Shimano Curado DC. I really like that.

 

That Shimano SLX DC is similar to the Curado DC