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I also use the 981's for big spinner rods too. So there a great all around rod. Hence the GL3 graphite. Even though its not really needed for spinner fishing as the bites are usaully very evident. Except them slack line silver bites.

Thanks for asking.

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That makes sense. I agree with most of your post except the part about not needing a sensitive rod for spinner fishing. If you believe that and fish spinners much at all you should consider how much more effective you'd be fishing them if you could FEEL every revolution of the blade. You should even be able to FEEL the difference in current speed (translated through the blade, line and rod tip) as the spinner "slips" next to or around structure.
You're right in that you don't have to have a sensitive rod to feel the bites. The fact is though, the more you FEEL, the more effective you'll be fishing and you WILL get more bites. Really, this idea applies to ANY technique. Of the 5 senses you have two on your side while fishing- sight and feel, and you should be doing everything you can to maximize both. (oh yeah, don't forget intuition which we also refer to as confidence)

Sorry for gettin deep....