Here is a link to a recent post covering part of the same topic:

http://www.dealtackler.com/T3Forum/viewtopic.php?t=5073

The Diawa L&T's are a good rod for $120 each.

Chuck

The L&T Series is great for most applications in the correct size/length. I have at least one rod in each size/length, and even have a few that they never reintroduced from the original line (e.g. 6013 and 6014). I really like the low profiled reel seat and tapered lower handles--they work great wit...