Shakespeare Sigma 2951-340 is a trolling reel for the ocean or big lakes. Holds 330 yds 15-lb mono. Since braid is smaller per same strength, it could be spooled with 30 or 40 lb, and over 400 yards, which means only the first 100 yards has probably ever been in the water. This is a good, solid, yeoman's reel, and manuals and parts are still available. The only part I can think of it needing might be drag, someday, maybe. It will do short casting and flipping, like around jetties and out from piers. You just need to get the knack of controlling the spooling off of the line, so you don't get backlash.
Shakespeare 2918 is a levelwind, lever drag reel, excellent for bottom fishing or trolling for big fish on the right rod. It is a newer model than the Sigma, still made and sold. Numbers in the UK may be different than in the US, but this was called the Solara line here. Not an expensive reel, but will do the job if you take care of it.
Don't know the Firebird rod. Is it white and soft action? If so, it is fiberglass. I like them, and Shakespeare still makes fiberglass rods. The soft action lets a fish pick up your live bait without feeling your rod. I use a circle hook and let them set it themselves by just holding the rod steady.
Shakespeare GX 2 Ugly Stik is a good rod, current production. Soft tip and lots of backbone.
Okuma IM80 is an old reel, one where they made their reputation - good for long casts with the right rod, so good for lakes, inlets, even surf. Surf fishing is tough on a reel because of the drenching of salt water laden with very fine sand, which cuts up line and gets into everything. I would not subject this old reel to that. Spool up with some 8-lb diameter braid in about 25-lb test, and you can cast a mile and have plenty of backing. I like Power Pro braid because it is coated, so does not pick up sand or hold water.