check out a lamiglass if you don't mind spending the cash. I have a XRAH 11' ron arra surf edition with 6" taken off the tip-awesome rod!! great for throwing plugs, metal, and can sling an eel with authoritah. I have a fin nor ahab 12 taped on, which is a solid reliable reel, but is a little heavy-my old lady's shimano actually balances it out a little better
are you a c-5 crew dog?
I crewed fighters for 12 years