I use these rods for 13 each. ://northwoodsoutlet.com/product/okuma-classic-pro-rod/
And these reels for 40. ://northwoodsoutlet.com/product/okuma-magda-pro-ma-30-dx/

For 50 each works great. Just make sure when you fill the reels no matter what brand take the time to actually measure check each one. I marked out 100 ft the checked each reel on the pole and added or subtracted line as needed to get it spot on. Capt jim said use 1000ft of berkley 25lb big game as backer. And that is 100 ft by the reel counter, the another 400 ft by the counter of 30lbs power prow. And most only needed minor adjustment ( thanks jim for the time savings tip on this series of reel ) every reel will have differant amounts needed to make them acurate.

I like the 7 ft poles better than the 8.5, but I have a small boat. Wish they made 6.5fter.

I use 2 bag sizes. Larger for early and late season slower speeds and smaller for summer. Bottom line to do it right is not cheap, but once the major parts are in hand they last for years.