Rob I have been using Sunline BMS pro for the spining stuff on lighter line. Really good line and SUPER strong. Ask Cam he watched pull a fish at DV through about 5 bushes and got it to the boat with no frays! Nice and limp line with no twisting (using a Stella 1000FA) and the 1/8 ounce head spins.

As far as the rods go from what the Japanese guys at work have told me is they are nice rods but expensive. I personally use a casting rod and a Calais 100A with 5# and have had no problems either. I just hate spinning reels!!