I have two gl 3's and a 9'6" certified pro and I love all three. the certified pro is rated 6-15lbs one gl 3 is 9' 6-10lb and a 10'6" 6-12lb the 9' gl 3 is a little light for winter run but the 10'6" has much more backbone than what it is rated for. I use it on kings and chums and it will handle what ever you throw at it. the certified pro is a great rod for the price. it isn't quite as sensitive as the gl 3 but I use it as much as my 10'6" gl 3 and it has some good backbone as well. for the money you can't beat the certified pro.