B, I can personally vouch for the strength & sensitivity of the Pro Angler rods. I currently own 3 of the 8'ers, a 4 1/2' for shooting docks & a 10' with a bait caster on it. The 8' rods are the lightest, most sensitive I've ever fished. Of course I'm a po'boy & can't afford those G'Loomis, Dobyns & St Croix rods. Having fished with Pro Angler rods for about 6 years now, I don't think I'd spend the $150 on one of those rods if I had it, I'd just get me 3 Pro Angler's.