They make good rods but I have no experience with that particular rod. I do have the 8' heavy conv. rod and I am not sure if it would subdue a 25 lb bass where I fish nevermind a 30+, and yours is a med/heavy.
Maybe if you fish a bay from a boat it would but not likely in a breachway or canal. Baitcaster might have one of those rods.
All I can say is try, and you'll find out
