Rod recommendations

[Eric H]

This is one of the reels i recently ordered and am already looking for a rod for it.

http://www.pennfishing.com/penn-reels-conventional-reels-penn-fathom/penn-fathom-lever-drag/1422246.html

MONO CAPACITY YD 480/40 355/50 315/60
BRAID CAPACITY YD 995/65 860/80 735/100
MAX DRAG 40lb
GEAR RATIO7.1:1

Im thinkin:

https://www.thelongfin.com/calstar-grafighter-bait-jig-rods.html

Model: GFGR 700H | 7' Extra Fast Heavy Action Jig/Bait Rod | 30-80lb Line

Or

Model: GFGR 700XH | 7' Extra Fast Extra Heavy Jig/Bait Rod | 40-100lb Line

What do you guys think??

Edit

This would be primarily for heavier offshore.
Will probably back it with 100lb braid and run an 80lb to 100lb top shots.

Need to build up my 2 day plus arsenal..

[Eric H]

By the looks of it, 40 to 100 but still gona feel em out 1st

[vdisney]

Curious Eric, why didn't you go with the  FTH60LD2? 

[Eric H]

Curious Eric, why didn't you go with the  FTH60LD2?

That may have been the better decision. I dont have any experience with 2 speeds.

Ive heard both pos and neg about them...

[skrilla]

700XH.

Another option Rainshadow RCJB84XH. I've had the Calstars 700H and 700XH bent next to the RCJB84H and RCJB84XH and they're almost identical in bend and power. One was a hair faster but by an insignificant amount. Rainshadow is a little easier on the wallet and you get to pick your colors, handle, components to your liking.

[Eric H]

Thanks for the reccomendation.
Im open to other options, its just hard to purchase somethin without feelin it out in your hands.

[Eric H]

I absolutely love castars.

[PeterPas]

700XH.

Another option Rainshadow RCJB84XH. I've had great experiences on sarms next to the RCJB84H and RCJB84XH and they're almost identical in bend and power. One was a hair faster but by an insignificant amount. Rainshadow is a little easier on the wallet and you get to pick your colors, handle, components to your liking.

Always liked Rainshadow simply because it's more affordable, but offers a lot as well. Great bang for the buck imo.

[FISH86R]

You plan on casting this thing from a boat??