...and if you're not a millionaire check out the 10.5 and/or 12 foot Shimano rods available from G.I Joe...the 10.5 footer cost me $80.00 in Oregon this summer and is sensitive enough to drift fish with...I wouldn't want to lug the 12-footer around, though, and it doesn't seem nearly as sensitive.

If you do get a longer rod, be prepared to send your first few casts flying off perpendicular to their intended course...

A lot of guys seem to prefer spinning reels for their jig set-ups, but I like the ease with which a baitcaster freespools. Hard to beat a Curado for price and function.

You know you're demented when you start to look forward to the winter run...