What would be considered a lower modulus Graphite... How about brand name... Lami?

I do need a rod that can take some abuse. I typically use them for silvers in the salt as well as river fishing steelhead... Let me tell you after running a few miles in a flat bottom aluminumin boat in hood canal things tend to get banged around a bit.

I suppose I could spring for a nice foam case... Nah!!! too easy