Lamiglass has a new blank specially made for floats. I had one but sold it because it was a bit much for as often as I fish floats. It's not on their web site but if you email them they can tell you all about it.

The one I had was a GSH 132 2M. It was an 11' rod set up for baitcasting. Very sensitive with a lot of backbone but it sounds like you may be looking for something with a little faster action. This one was had a fairly limp tip but a hell of a backbone.

Good luck. I'll be back in your neck of the woods (Chicago) visiting inlaws soon. Can't wait to feel that Chicago breeze while waiting on the Blue line.

Bruce