The 1143 is a sweet rod! I also recently got 2 Loomis 1173's with a regular spinning handle (they usually come with a short rear grip and long fore grip). Same line rating as the 1143 and a tad longer at 9'9". They work great for chasing Steelies and I really like them for Boondoggin'. Those rods will be out with the regular spinning handle in late fall/early winter from Loomis.