Buzzbaits, Part II

[lunker-lander]

Well, I am really excited about this buzzbait thing, so I am beginning to look at rods and reels. I won't be getting the rod until middle June/July, so I have plenty of time to save, but for now I figured it would be good to get a few ideas. Here is what I have in mind so far, (these choices are in order of most-wanted to less-wanted, BTW):

~Rods~

1. St.Croix Premier Glass Crankbait Rod, (PGC66MMF). This is a 6'6'' rod, medium powered, with a moderate-fast action. I know, it is 'glass, but the 'glass frame with a moderate-fast action will help with the problem of tearing out hooks from the fish's violent strikes!
2. St. Croix Premier Casting Rod, (PC66MHF). This also is a 6'6'' rod, medium-heavy powered, with a fast action tip. Is a fast-action tip too fast-reacting for buzzbaitin'?

~Reels~

1. Abu Garcia REVO STX Casting Reel, Left-Handed, (STX-L). This reel, I think, is the perfect speed for buzzin'. Not too fast, but you can really crank 'er if ya have to. It's also set at a resonable price, and available in a left-hand model...
2. Abu Garcia REVO SX Casting Reel, Left-Handed, (SX-L). Once again, this is not too high speed, but you can really crank it when needed. It's a little lighter, and cheaper then the STX, but I figure the more dough ya throw into them, the better reel you're going to get, but don't quote me on this....

-Lunk-