The reel you mentioned is well suited to DJ83ML , so does Shimano Stella 8000/10000 latest model , as for not high gear , just reel and sweep faster .
For pencil popper I wud not use anything above 100 gr. but for stickbait , 125 gr. stickbait should be fine but this rod is not suited for chugger except a real small one around 60 gr. , the tip is just too soft for larger chugger .
Jon .