I would highly recomend a 220, especially if your going to only buy one bait rod. They have a light tip that is ideal for 'chovie fishing with 20lb for tuna. It is whippiny in the tip but shuts off nicely making it a good all around rod. A 270 8H is the best overall rod for fishing 25 pound test. You can fish any live bait or throw a surface iron with it. When asked by passengers what the best all around setup is I say a penn 500 with 25 pound and a 270 8H.
Just my opinion...