I got a loomis 11' 4'' and think it is the best rod for floating ever. Two years ago I got a lamiglass 10'4'' and really liked it. The lamiglass is a baitcast and the loomis is a spin. The difference that 10 inches makes is worth the extrac cash. It is rated 6-12 lbs. I could go on and on but bottom line, the rod costs a lot but has given me everything I have wanted out of a float rod. Draw backs...sometimes that extra 10 inches gets caught in the limbs above. Oh yeah the casting ability with the 11' 4'' is great too.