Folks,
Just thought I'd report back briefly.
I've only had the opportunity to take the TBL 80/40 out once since it arrived. Unfortunately I (& we collectively) donutted for the day. In all honesty, the casting and lure working performance was ideal (albeit from a "premium" level rod novice so i really don't have anything to compare against).
I only threw light lures for the day - stick baits 120-130g and Cubera 125. I was pretty happy with what it did on these lures so I'm keen to load it up with some heavier stick baits.
Weather this weekend looks awesome so I'm bankin on getting out and putting a real bend in the rod...