Tom, that's what I've fished with for the past 5 or so years and really is a great rod. I've destroyed one FB and another came unscrewed on the bank and I lost it (make sure you tighten it down). I've also broken one tip (my fault!). But over all it's. been a great rod (my only ESN rod so I have nothing to compare it to). It's definitely showing it's use, but like you, I don't know what I'd replace it with (mostly because it's not my favorite style of fishing short of in the Winter).Well, that tip sure looks skinny! Balanced out just ahead of the swell with a fighting butt and 2 large weights. We'll see. Somehow feel like Raider fan. Fast shipping.
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