Uh, this might be a little on the obvious side, but DUH. Why would anyone in their right mind use an 1141 from the bank and drift fish with it?

I'll use one, if it's the only rod I have, but we tend to leave the 1141's in the boat. If we want to drift fish a light rod, we'll switch to the 1084c.

Yeah, I'm not surprised at all that you got your arse handed to you by lethargic winter runs on a 1141c. If you are relying on the 1141 for you hookset, you are in trouble.

Get the 1084c if you want a light winter run casting rod.....