Get 60, 65,70 series reels 6000,6500,7000.

DO get a 10' ProAngler.!

I also like Meat Hunter rods.

SS-80B, SS-40B are the models for salt striker-- not sure how those compare to 6000 65000 7000, like the other reels

LL means Live Liner, those have a bait feeding ability with a second drag. You have it on and the fish feels no resistance, then you lock it down and fish on! Use it when you want to the fish to have the bait a bit before you set the hook. I think it would work well for cats (especially flatties), gar, and some salt fish.
I actually have one on hand that was a special order that fell through. I am offering it for $82.12, it is the 6000LL, you can't beat that price. Oh and free shipping.

I will keep in touch come payday :P -- also, why don't peeps go with the 8000 since it's only a few bucks more?

Most brands the 6000 and 8000 are same reel but different spools so you don't get a heavier duty reel just line capacity.

Thanks for the info, got some reel knowledge today I'll probably buy that reel off ya (parttime) when payday comes most likely- called jeff to make sure he had some 10 footers over here in austin-- he does

Depends on where you fish. Many Anglers down here do use the 8000, because besides fishing from the lake shores, they will take them to the coast and fish the piers and surf, move line the better.