Wouldn't your arm or shoulder go bad after casting a a 11-13 foot rod all day? I use a couple of 10 footers, I'm not sure who makes the blank probably Loomis or Lami and a 10 ft 6 in Rainshadow TH. All of them are counterweighted in the butt. Makes it easy on my arm and shoulder.
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I'd Rather Be Fishing for Summer Steelhead!