You've done your homework! The Blue Current TZ is ideal for what you are wanting to do. Unfortunately they are out of production...but the TZ Nano series could do the same....if you could find one. If you can get the Luvias FC 2000S by all means do so. The Lunakia is a fine rod and would suffice for what you are wanting to do. I have not used any cranks with it but it can handle 3 gram blade baits just fine. I need to fish the Lunakia more...build is impeccable and sensitivity is fantastic. It is only recently that Major Craft has started making rods any China. Not sure where the Triple Cross is made.....some on here can tell you. The TwinPower is a great reel...but much heavier than the new Luvias. Right now is a difficult time to find certain reels and or rods.....I'm trying my best to find a Super Bellezza but cannot do so. Here is video of the Lunakia bringing in a 20 inch Smallie in current...never felt under powered. Can't stress enough just how great and versatile the new Luvias reel is. Let me know if you have anymore questions.
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