Hybrid Stripers and Northern Pike

[Jigman13]

There's too much disparity with the listed species. For hybrids, I prefer a moderate action rod to absorb the tooth jarring impact of a hybrid bite and something that'll eat the momentum of their cartwheels and runs without pulling the hook.

I don't think you need anything fancy for pike... They're not punishing you like a hybrid will.

And 30 to 40 lb carp... those are large fish. I'd look at light surf rods, or an actual carp set up. Swamp donkeys that size will destroy a smaller set up and wear out a reel.