S-T's rod building members: Your opinions please.

[Stroth]

I have heard and read the same thing about the perfection guides and I also would really want to think about the length issue????

I have some similar questions: I am building a rod this winter to fish some surf, but mostly the canal. I want it to be able to throw heavy jigs, say 3 to 6 ounces and I want it to be able to handle heavy popper 3oz. and up. it will be matched with an abu 7000 and braided line. I'm 6'3 240 with arms longer than bruce armstrong.

I have two questions.

1. Can I get a rod to do all of these things?
2. Blank Selection.....my heart leans toward lamiglass...either the fiberglass or the s-glass models.....136 3 m..to be specific. Am i on the right track???

All of your help is much appreciated.

Stroth