JCX,
I know you don't care for me but I recently asked the guys and gals here for their opinions of the Breakaway 100MH I think it was. It's built on the All-star 1209 blank. I got quite a few helpful responses that you might be interested in reading. To sum up what the other guys said, there are better choices on the market because the 1209 isn't nearly as versatile. Mike told me just about the same thing as he told you. Good for the ditch for heavy jigs but a poor choice for other places. Let me see if I can find the link for you.
I am SO confused as to what to get
Good luck with your rod pick
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