Hi Mate, I know I am Old School but if you are rock or back fishing the best rebels you can use are Alveys, they are nearly indestructible, sensitive as hell, cast a mile.
You have to choose the right rod
What do you want to fish for?
That will determine the range of line breaking strain and thus the size of reel and length, taper casting weight and line rating of the rod.
Cheers
Chris