The rod will be fine on reds, and baby tarpon as well. Use it til something snaps it, then replace it. I consider most rods to be consumables, like barrels. Some fish are mean, and don’t always do what they’re supposed to.
Like the other posters have said, a good reel with a great drag meant for salt is more important. I have Tibor, Ross, Hardy, and have used most of the big names. Tibor reels are pretty hard to kill. Slap an Everglades on there and look for something that’ll spool you.
Other options are Hatch (if you wanna spend a lot), Galvin (if you want one that’ll outlive you and like their aesthetics), and the newer Ross saltwater reels are supposed to be one of the best things going according to some folks in Alaska that I know. Call Big Ray’s in Fairbanks and ask for Jason, he’ll tell you what’s breaking and what’s not, currently.
After you either break the rod, or get tired with it, Loomis rods are just about all made in Washington, and are solid. Winston has a huge following. I have 2 Scott rods, and enjoy fishing them, but the tip segments are delicate and their warranty program is horse shit compared to TFO and Loomis. You should be able to find a Loomis NRX for a good price, provided they suit your casting style. I do not consider TFO rods, I only buy USA made fly gear on principle (short of extraordinary circumstances). I have had them in the past and they work, but don’t expect to be floored by performance. My only exception to that rule are sales that are too stupid to pass over, like the Echo Glass Switch I paid like $80 for last year (then promptly stuck a Hardy Perfect on).
Reel is more important for salt. I’ve seen a 5lb hybrid bass in freshwater blow up a Redington reel on an 8wt setup. A pissed off bull red will take your lunch money if you don’t have a couple hundred yards of backing, or more. It’s worth spending the money on a solid reel, with an excellent drag.