>>1023815Line is all going to be around the same price, ~$20 for 40-60# 8 strand braid. Leaves $280 for rod and reel.
For frogging specifically Id go with a reel with a 8:2:1 gear ratio so you can recover line instantly. Your better off spending a majority of that remaining budget on the reel since all you really need for a good frog rod is a heavy, fast action rod in a length you think will be comfortable for you. I like 7'-7'1". You can find a shit ton of options that meet that and the more you spend the only thing that will change is ergonomics and weight.
