St. Croix rods are good rods, especially if it's not you #1 rod. They tend to get heavy when casting one all day...
I would look at the Lamiglas Cert. Pro or the IM6 rods by Anglers Workshop.. and the GL2 ST 1201c really isn't that much more than a St. Croix.. but I would look at the Lamiglas Cert Pro.

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