>>670891It's an academy ethos rod. Great bang for your buck rod, but it leaves a little to be desired for sensitivity. I bought the citica from ebay too, there are tatulas going for under 100. Crazy good deals.
You can definitely throw 1/8 oz lures, but be prepared to fork over a ton of cash man. I think the best "budget" BFS reel is actually the shimano brenious or a used chronarc/curado 50e. Get an aftermarket spool and some hawgtechs and bam you have a nice rig.