you can use anything, Randy, but it is much easier to use something that is purpose built for it
Short strokers are ok. But. A short Parabolic stick works with you up and down .Fighting the fish. rather than the rod...
There's some Daiwa Catalina's still kicking about. $250/260 ish. They a good jig stick up to about 50lb. I use mine on 30..
I think the new Saltist is the same blank. With a different name.
V-Fox. are another good. Value for money stick. Japanese Boron. Mfg'd by USA Rods... Similar price range.That I use with 50lb. Both with Saltist 30's. One, high spd. one, low speed. Well balanced rigs. Without too much expenditure.
I use those on O/P's boats. Keep the Saltiga's etc for on my boat.. (Not so many scratches). Macka17
