Hi Dan,
No unfortunately I wont be in Vanuatu for your trip. Will leave you to bend that rod on local dogtooth...
Of the Synits their new Seriola jig rods sounds suitable, but I'm pretty vague about the entire range.
Going left field and looking into the Patriot Design offerings for next jig rod, I like the look of those a lot.
Will share in a new thread if I go that way.
Cheers Davo