Hi Al,
The Defi Muthos 100HHH is a very powerful rod for shorebased GT, kings and tuna fishing. When compared to a more conventional length GT rod, it doesn't have as much straight up and down lifting power. It is more aimed at casting big lures a long way and fighting the fish out in front of you. On a straight deadlift on flat ground I felt the rod was comfortable with around 7kg. The rod may have been capable of more but it would be a challenge for most anglers to do it comfortably with all that length working against you. With a fish running way from me off the rocks it would be quite comfortable to fish a whole lot more drag. We put 15kg of pressure through the rod at a typical low rockfishing angle, without any drama at all.
If distance casting and line management around rocks and bommies is an issue in the spots that you fish, then the Defi Muthos is a great way to go for nailing some big critters. If you are lucky enough to fish really deep ledges where the fish bite at your feet, then a more conventional GT stick may be as good or even better for the straight out lifting power.
Regards
Duncan