Trolling Rod for Lead Core Line

[Water Treater]

I'm looking for a trolling rod to use with lead core line on a vintage Penn Senator 112H reel. I already have two Penn Senator trolling rods (model# NL 3130WL, I think) but they are too stiff for inshore trolling.. Any suggestions on what trolling rod to buy?

I don't plan on using wire line but I've rediscovered lead core line. How do you guys attach lead core line to a leader? I've tried tying 17# and 27# test leadcore line to a long (30 foot?) fluorocarbon leader using a tiny Japanese barrel swivel that will pass through the guides on the rod but the barrel swivel has loosened (broken) the guide on the top of one of my light-duty inshore rods. Any suggestions on how to attach this line to a leader?

Thanks, everyone.

Bill