I'm thinking about getting a G-loomis 10.5 ft Surf Rod 1-5 oz. http://products.gloomis.com/gl/products/alltackle/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441760242&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302032516&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181201&bmUID=1208062435290

This will be used for plugging. I'm thinking of matching it up with a VS200 any thoughts?

There are too many options...

I use 3 GLoomis rods for surfcasting a 9, 9-6" and an 8-1/2 ( which is two piece) and are all spinning rods.

I love them, they are the best rods I ever used ( except maybe my two JKennedy Fisher conventionals)

I am sure ou will be very happy.