" ... hell even a large strong chum would be hard pressed to put a bend in one of those rods. " Sparky, I can tell you haven't been up on the Vedder/Harrison 'chasing chums' for a bit.

And I have photo's to prove it.
:>)

That said, fellow asked about 2-handed over head casting. I'd (imho) consider a 11' foot rod to just be a tad long for a single hander (add a bit more butt section).
Fred
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