If I could afford a different rod for each application, I would have every rod made. Unfortunately, I use glass rods because I can only afford a couple of different rods that must perform in every application. I have a little super ultra light Shakespear for bass trout or crappie, a good size off-brand spinning rod I use in big water shooting for big kings and my SouthBend for all around salmon fishing. I have been flirting with fly rods at WalMart recently. I certainly have left my share of drool all over the new graphite rods and noodle rods and level wind reels and someday I will have a few! Probably when I retire and take my grandkids fishing, if I ever have any. My 12 daughter tells me I'll be dead by then! Over the hill at 36..........