I have both IST, and a XST 1143 rainshadows, good rods , i drift them in small rivers, and they work fine, but in bigger rivers like the cowlitz their a bit light, with heavier lead. Hope that helps, my fav drift rod is a 9-8 8 to 17 is perfect for all water...
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