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Rod Features: MACH 2 medium heavy power Baitcasting Rod with fast action Premium IM8 one-piece rod blank Winn Dri-Tac Ultra rod handle grip Stainless steel guides with aluminum oxide inserts SoftTouch graphite skeletal reel seat Pro-style hook keeper Reel Features: MACH 2 Baitcasting Reel 9+1 BB 7.5:1 gear ratio One-piece graphite frame and graphite sideplates Externally adjustable Magnetic Control System Precision-cut gears Speed Lube for smoothness Rulon drag system Zirconia reel line guide

The Lews Custom Lite comes to mind that I tested a couple years ago

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This Bass Pro Shops combo features a lightweight aluminum reel with a smooth multi-disc drag

In the end, the best baitcasting combos performed as well as separately purchasing the rod and reel