Yes they can. Depending on the model you have, they may be an excellent stand up rod. Here is a little history on this type of rod and how marketing has more effect than the actual products do.
Years back, when these glass rods were used, there was never much of a complaint. Yes, they were heavy in weight because of the materials, but they were ideal for fighting big fish.
Then graphite and other composites come along, with a fast action "stand up" rod thanks to the marketing guru's and everybody is on the stand up kick!
Fast forward another 10-15 years to the present and we now see the big surge with "parabolic jigging & popping rods" made out of nano technology. The truth is.... these parabolic $600 rods are nothing more than the same exact actions of that "broom stick" you asked about, but made from lighter materials.
So... if todays jigging rods are the best option as the pros claim..... your rods will do just fine, except they will weigh a lil bit more. ( if in a harness.... who cares???)
The downfall to the Senator Rods is usually the components used, not so much the action or power of them. If they were to use better guides, you would have a much more expensive rod there.
If you want my Honest 2 cents...... I like that slow action much more than the fast tip action. I feel it offers a better hook set, less chance of line snapping if you lock the drag up and its much easier on your arms when fighting a fish. Having the top 1/3 of the rod absorb the pressure and a solid broom stick down the last 2/3 of the rod is going to tire you out more IMO. When the entire rod blank absorbs the pressure..... its better for you.
Guys may disagree, so this is just my 2 cents here. But if you go back and look at the history..... I am not saying anything that's not true as far as the original actions. Today's rods have done nothing more than reinvent the wheel, by using lighter materials.
Depending on the models.... you may never want to replace the rods, maybe just upgrade some guides.... who knows...
