Oooo! That's me!

Yeah, I'd agree in that the 290 is a tad bit heavier than the 1084.

I kinda felt the 1084 was just a tad too light. It's a really good light drift fishing rod, but you can forget big fish or big water with the 1084. Just doesn't have the backbone.

I personally, want just a little more than one-use for a rod, so I felt the 290 was a little more versatile over the 1084.

Good luck pitching out the Pink Cone head on the Hoh with a 1084, or using it as your float rod to pitch out pink scones on the Duc. Not saying you can't do it, but it's kinda like hooking big kings on a 1141s. It's possible, but it's kinda hard on you and the fish....especially if you plan on doing any C&R fisheries.