Rod to match daiwa strikeforce 100sf

[13yr old angler]

Hi guys
recently just got back from a holiday in Thailand and got myself a daiwa strikeforce baitcaster as I have never used a baitcaster before I thought I would give it a go so if any of u have any good rod suggestions please advise me

[Ben]

what are you hoping to catch with the setup?
what line class do you intend on running?
budget?

[nagz]

not sure on your price range or intended target species, but the heartland series from daiwa are a high quality, reasonably priced solution, if you want something else, have a sticky beak at the raider series by shimano's ian miller

hope this helps

[13yr old angler]

I mainly intend to target flathead, bream and silver trevally and I was thinking of probably puting on 6lb fireline on the reel and I was hoping to spend between 100-250$

[DaiwaFreak]

Go have a look at the Strudwick SicStiks Pros as well, they are better than the Raiders IMO. I've got a 2-4kg bc model and it can cast 1/8oz lures no problems. With your reel, you could probably go down to 7 grams with the correct rod, any lower and it will be struggling.

Cheers,

Daiwafreak