Pole Bender the ozark rod is real nice I love mine if you like the feel of a well made rod then you should like the OZARK ROD I have the 11ft. maby 10ft. dont remember and havent looked in awhile. anyway they are great. for dippin,jiggin,pitchin,and eaven a little castin I have a 7ft6in and it's also great for long cast. If you get the 10 or 11 ft rod and you dont like it just give me a call and I will buy it from you. cabelas sells them grizzley jig sells them and If I could find my address book I would give you Tonys number. I will keep lookin.... later man