For what you described I love my 1084, the thing is a real rocket launcher, Fishes the
sluggos great. They dont make it anymore. its now the 1064 at 8'10". Cant imagine thier would be much of a difference. Dont know why they cut it down 2", maybe something to do with shipping costs. Dont really want to go much less than 9' in the surf, at least I dont.