Your Idea of Best rod/reel combo for both reds and specks

[TarponTom]

Shimano Stradic's for spinning reeels. I honestly don't think you will find a better saltwater reel that holds up to the harsh saltwater environment. I have replaced every single spinning reel that I have with Stradics and now own 6. I've tried everything else on the market but for the performance, quality, and money the Stradic hands down is easily the best. I like it better than the Stella's I had.

Baitcasting you have a hundred options the Chronarch, Revo, Lews, etc. The Chronarch's are indestructible but there are others in the same price range that are off the chain.