Look at the Ducket cranking rod. Like esshup, I fish with braid and floro leader. I use the Alberto knot when tying the two lines together. No 11 lb'er but a 10.8 was landed with this rod. It keeps the fish pinned and it's fun when fighting even smaller lmb. I like the rod so much that I have two of them. You don't need a stiff rod if you are using a braided line. I like the Strike King Bitsy jig as my finesse jig.
Last edited by TGW1; 04/29/21 07:37 AM.
