I got some sceptical PM's when I said here that my choice of go- to Cape/ sand- beach Eel rod is a 10' Ugly Stick irrespective of the fact I own more expensive sticks... But it must be understood that I used 17 lb. mono. for that application 99% of the time... never braid
For chunkin'... the 11 ft. Ugly with a large Thunnus/ 25 lb. Big- Game is my choice: leave the Baitrunner behind if you prefer Spinning to chunk the open beach with 5- 8 & bait... (as I do-- rarely chunk though)...