I will go with an old stand by that always get's mentioned in Plug Rod threads. FS83C from Fenwick. 8' 3" fiberglass rod that is so soft you can see the plug working from the tip action. My personal best on this rod is a 26# Steelhead and 2 Kings over the 50# mark. Price is right at 100$$.
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