Thanks to all for the support....getting the first one is the big uphill battle, it seems.

bank walker: Yep, its the High-Vis Izor. Its 15 lb. and seems a bit stiff/kinky to me, and I plan to re-spool with 12 lb. this weekend. The rod seems super for spoons, but I need to get a bunch more proficient with the Trion. I can wing a spoon right out there, no problem, but for some reason trying to cast a float/weight/jig setup causes nasty backlashes...so I got to work on the mechanics a bit.

Grandpa: The Trion is awesome. The Islander needs to go on the market to pay for the Cert. Pro/Herzog rod and the new Trion reel. Told the wife one would pay for the other..so sadly the Islander has to go. (I am entertaining offers if anyone is interested).

Mike