Ok guys. Thanks again for the advice on all the rods. I ended up buying a Daiwa Over There 109MH PE1.0-2.5 with a 15-60gm cast weight. It balances perfect with my Stradic FL 4000XG which I ended up putting 15lb Daiwa J Grand 8x braid on.
As soon as I picked up the rod from the rack I put on my reel and it felt so good I didn’t bother looking at anything else. With a short leader of 20lb it’ll be perfect for throwing a variety of chromes and poppers for tailor, salmon and bonito. Haven’t christened it yet but wish me luck! Tight lines!