Agree with all comments on the GT78Flex, this is a very capable PE8-10 GT popper rod, I have owned one for about 4 or 5 years and landed many fish on it including GT's in the 40-50+kg class. I have given this rod hell including horrible high-stick abuse and it goes on every trip with me, even though i have about 5 carpenter GT rods. It is light for it's power and capabilities so it sees a lot of use.