Myself its Diawa LC 27's- not to big, but not to small.(easy for all sizes to handle) Rods are a Med. Light 7'6" accudepth diawa. Seem to work fine-
BUT what i did over the years as my boats got bigger along with rod holders, I added rods to accomidate space and fisherman...seems like even though I ordered the same model and style THEY pull/read slightly different-WHICH will act as if your dragging a little fish, but sometimes isnt the case!!!
If I had to do it again, I know $$$$ is always a factor- but I would buy every rod an reel at the same time- along with a extra in case one gets broken.