9 foot Tica TC3 M/ fast action. It got a good workout this morning. I match it with a VS150 and it's balanced right for me and I like to be able get distance as I often need to do. 30lb braid 20 leader. Throws 1/2 oz stuff fine.
"Don't kill them for ego, don't kill them because they're legal, and don't kill them for someone else." - Doc Muller
I use an 8" Shimano Teramar SE from the boat, but it's worked well from shore, too. An 8' Mojo works. And for a higher price GLoomis makes some fine rods.