Daiwa generation black - Swamp donkey - will it suit stradic 5000fj?

 Hi guys,

Bit of a noob question, but my awesome girl got me a new stradic 5000fj for my bday which I've just loaded up with 30lb sunline super PE (took about 220 to 250m). Problem is I don't know what rod to match it with!

i want an outfit that is going to be a somewhat go to outfit, something I can grab and be confident I can cover most bases with, even if its a compromise in certain areas. Basically want something that I can put in the dinghy/boat and use for flicking lures at reefs, trolling for tailor in the swan, the occasional in shore bottom bouncing, and potentially even squiding. Probably a fair bit to ask but hoping to get a rod as versatile as the reel. 

The other thing is budjet. While I understand that the more you spend the better I definitely want to keep it under $200, other things are I would like a 1 piece and prefer to stay away from cork grips (not sure about their durability), and would like something to come in at 7' or under (for ease of use on the tinny)

So after my research the one I have in mind is the new daiwa swamp donkey in their generation black series, they seem to get good raps from fishos for being value for money... Only thing is, am I way off the mark?

http://daiwafishing.com.au/?p=11859

Thanks in advance


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Christened my dunken monkey

Sun, 2012-11-11 12:59

Christened my dunken monkey on some tailor yesterday, real nice rods, the donkey will be mint for a demersal placcy rod or cast/troll for decent pelagics. You can boat drift for squid and troll up choppers with it but Id opt for a lighter combo for this

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 Cheers for that... May have

Mon, 2012-11-12 13:02

 Cheers for that... May have to head into a tackle store and suss out the range