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On the other hand, I've used a lami 1081L (missing ~1.5" from the tip) for 15years, wrapped conventional, with a 6500 and 17lb mono, then a calcutta 400 with 20lb fireline (and in a pinch with a small newell and 25lb mono). I've taken fish to 40lbs with it. I've used it to throw eels, light needles, bombers, but mostly big wood, 2-3 oz. It strains a bit over 3 oz and 3.5 is it's limit, and I suspect it would suck wrapped as a spinner for anything over 2oz (it's action is too slow at that weight), but for a conventional setup to use from the beach, it is absolutely all you need. It is a very smooth rod, with alot of strength, but it's moderate action means you can't get much elevation when fast to a big fish. If you fish rocks and swift tide, forget it, but from open sand or unobstructed inlets it is a great rod. I haven't picked up a big spinner since the day I first cast it. It has also stood up to a heap of abuse. I think you've made a very good choice.
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