Ihave a 10-6 and dont care for it. I dont like the taper, check that out its a little to thick at almost the top, and they break easy, there tough handling a fish. If I were you for almost the same money, Id get a certified pro by lamiglass its a great rod and its tough, or the E-lite its made from the same material loomis is, you can get that one at the barrier dam campground tackle shop. lammys best prices are at sportco.