Sky-Guy... It looks like you're running a Shimano 2000GT or a Diawa M-One in that pic. What make/model of rod are you using? I prefer mooching reels in the salt for downrigging, but am thinking about replacing my 10.5' Shimano mooching rods. I don't care for the foam grips and am looking for an economical mooching rod with cork that can be used on a rigger.