Hi there,
Here are the specs for your reel, if you don't have them:
Model Spinfisher SSV 8500
Gear Ratio 4.7:1
Maximum Drag 35lb
Line Capacity Mono 300yds 30lb
Weight 893gm
I won't attempt to speak for Pico, but that reel is at the very heavy end of the spinning reel family, designed for use with a relatively high breaking strain line such as 15kg (approx 30lb). So, given balance is usually a good thing in a rod and reel combo, you'd normally match it with a solid stick like the one he has recommended. I got that same rod on sale at Rebel Sport a couple of years ago, and it's excellent - a composite, so not as fragile as pure graphite, which can be helpful in the harsh environment of rock fishing.
A Shimano Backbone Elite rod in an equivalent line weight rating would be a reasonable alternative.