ya, i got it all backward, maybe i should buy the longer rod, stiff as a tree and then get some buzz bombs so i can catch them in the arse mouth, belly mouth any which mouth i can, like they do up at the barrier....actually, i will put 10 pound test on my rod if it allows it, i dont want to play the steelies to death, i usually put it to them, let them fight jus a bit and then reel them in, i dont play em for a long time, the hooks usually will work itself free...