Daiwa Saltist? 4500(
10kg drag) or 6500
(15kg drag). 6.2:1 ratio which is 53" on the 6500. I landed one recently for $300 nzd but there have been quite a few on Tardme recently. Good drag and fast retrieve but not so expensive that you'd hate yourself if it got rock rash.
Another option are the older Stradic 8000Fi. Definitely lighter than the Saltist, 13kg drag and 5.7:1 ratio, and they came with a spare spool... There's one on Tradey for $275.
Either way would still leave $600 plus for a rod and I think you're probably going to get a better setup spending more money in this area.