Pigeon is right a 300 Curado is a great big pike and muskie reel, I usually use a 200 Crado with a Loomis Crankbait rod. Trust me BUY THIS ROD!! Its the best I have ever used for throwing cranks and medium spinners. It loads slower as it has a slower speed thus works great with braid allowing the fish to ge a better hold and eliminating short strikes.
The rod is soooo perfect for this youll love it!!
Darren