An 11' rod is a bit long for fishing with lures, IMHO. For casting 1-3 oz. lures I'd stay with a 9 - 9 1/2 foot rod. For bait fishing where you don't have to make that many casts, an 11'-12' rod is ideal.
Lamiglas makes some good quality rods, both 1-piece and 2-piece. Have a look at their "Graphite Surf & Jetty" lineup. Currently Lamiglas offers no factory "Hatteras heaver 8 & bait" type rod.
I can't help you with choosing a reel since I fish with conventionals, sorry. Get a reel that holds at least 200 yards of #20 mono.
Lamiglas makes some good quality rods, both 1-piece and 2-piece. Have a look at their "Graphite Surf & Jetty" lineup. Currently Lamiglas offers no factory "Hatteras heaver 8 & bait" type rod.
I can't help you with choosing a reel since I fish with conventionals, sorry. Get a reel that holds at least 200 yards of #20 mono.