Action on a fluking stick is just as important as what you place on the other end! I have watched many fish drop, due to the wrong action on the rod!
I picked up a blank 2 years ago and its my go to rod for anything under 12ozs. Not sure if its the same exact one or not, but I can dead stick the rod and it will out fish most of the guys on the boat!
Kevin has some sick sticks he is talking about here, worth a try!
