you are right on the money with dimentions boss. i had the same rod project in progress 10 years ago and despite all the fancy $ options i was given the wilson with fuji guides i made has taken big jew to 30 kilo groper (n.s.w ) to 10 kilo and land based kingfish to 32 kilo all on the same reel as you have. my advise ring wilson get fuji guides , good bindings and like my ( big bertha ) it will probley get handed down to the kids. happy days.