I think its really up to you and how you fish. There are 2 types of "GOOD FLUKE RODS" that are available. You have your slow action rods that help the hook set with fluke, because they allow the action needed to let the fish work up to the hook.
The 2nd is the faster action, popular with many in the jigging crowd for bucktails. This offers a lighter tip, with the back bone needed for big fish.
The slower action is better for drifting, while the faster action is better for jigging.
What are you doing most of the time? How do you work your jigs? What kind of lifting power do you need? Are you fishing from the wall, where you are lifting fish, or are you on the boat? These are some of the questions I would ask if you walked into my shop to have one made. Currently, I know that the Inshore Bushido Blanks are flying off the shelf as quick as we can stock them. They are ideal for jigging and come in sizes up to 7'10" for the wall fishermen and surf fishermen who want that extra length.
The ideal choice is 1 for drifting & 1 for jigging, but you can find some rods that will be good for both. My advice, toss the worry of the name on the rod and get yourself the right actions.
Im the guy who has always made the claim that you are paying for the name on many rods and can score the same rod in a lesser name if you do your home work. The name is not catching the fish, the rod is. Builders such as Kevin Bogan and myself, along with other builders can offer you a rod that is 5X better, at a cheaper price than buying that name.
