I purchased one of each a couple of weeks ago. Both are twelve foot poles. It makes it kinda hard to get fish in with one foot of line out with a jig but I like twelve foot poles for some reason. I have always used Bucks B&M poles. This WM poles seems to be slightly more sensitive. So, I don't know if is worth the 15 extra dollars more to purchase it over the Bucks. And the reason I said that is , here before long, I don't care what your fishing with,when the fish are on the bed,your going to catch fish and alot of them. I also use ten pound spiderwire line two pound diameter with a 1/32 jig.
If your busting the brush, I guess a shorter pole would be better. I do not know, I'm learning from these fellows and their tactics have helped me to catch more fish. :D