Well rainshadow is a great rod, for steelies I use either a 1084, or 1141,or 1143 which is my fav. TH custom rods builds an awesome rod I have two in spinning and one in casting, they all kinds of handles to chose from, if you go spinning try the reverse handle. these rods are tough,as well as sensitive. Email Travis at Th custom rods Thcustomrods@harborside .com Tell them Bear sent ya