Xmg 9'6 8-15 one is what I use as my spoon/drift rod. I love this rod. Its light and easy to cast. faster action. you can feel everything that is going on at the end of your line. For the money thats what I would buy again and again. I use a really cheap reel The abu garcia black max like 40 bucks. They will only last 1 or 2 yrs depending on how hard you are on them. They hold plenty of line cast great and have enough drag to stop fish.

I have had 2 rods replaced by lamiglas and never paid a dime. I dont know if thats a new thing or not.