If you want a good float rod for the money St. Croix has an 11 1/2 footer rated 4-10 that is a good all around rod. I've run 12 pound on it and 6 pound and it handles both well. It is a spinning rod. it retails for around $130. If you want a casting rod Loomis has a few available that work well in the longer length but they are more spendy. Personally I prefer to go with a spinning rod.