I love my fat red Fenwick Fenglass rod for plugging. It's a two piece with great slow action up top and a big backbone at the bottom. Plus, I think they hold up to abuse a lot better than some rods. Outdoor Emporium has them for around $70.

Having said that, TH of TH Custom Rods is a regular poster and can probably set you up with something. A friend is having him make a couple Loomis 1083s (I think that's the model) at a very good price.

Bruce

[This message has been edited by B. Gray (edited 05-05-2000).]