BK is right the 1025C is more of an all-around rod. It's heavy enough to fish straight 12 and I'm certain it could handle 15, and during the summer months when you back off to 10 and or 8 lb test, it's light enough to protect the line.

But as parker also said, it's difficult to just pick one rod. I love all the rods that have been spoken of. The 1084 is probably my close second favorite, I will actually fish this more during the summer, as I tend to lean more towards 8 lb test. The 1143 is just a little longer than my liking, I'd prefer to stay 9' at most. But if bobber fishing it tends to work a bit better.

Your in for a tough decision, and the true answer is to eventually have all 3...
Keith