So my cheap Walmart rod is better than the new gift rod? I was always more comfortable with it and the man never growled when I pulled at the snags. Now I have a nice rod but am weary to use it as he snarls when I pull at the snags. So, more weight? I just tried the sliding weight as I thought that would help, I feel the bottom, just nothing else. I snagged some whitefish on accident, felt them, thought I actuaLLY had a strong bite with them, sorry whitefish!