[Dclark2]

Gerry I agree with your thoughts on the two rods depending on the weight needed to hold bottom.

I perfer a little bit stiffer tip ( graphite composite at least ) seems like the bite is felt better for me with that type and cork grips.

My heavy stick is the old G-Loomis Bacura heavy which will handle 10 oz and has a lot of backbone and light in weight. ( too bad it was discontinued ). I pair this rod with a Saltiga 20 using 50 lb braid which makes it one hell of an combo.

My lighter version if a 7 1/2 ft Phenix insure Hybird built by CR in Long island which is paired with a Diawa Lexa 400 with the power handle. This rod was just built so it has yet to be tested but it worked well on Sea Bass andwill handle up to 8 oz in a pinch but better paired fron 4 - 6.

Have a sprial wrap Cod rod for Jigging but perfer the traditional builds for bottom fishing.