Pete and Jay,
Thanks for your further responses. I agree, Pete......I wish there was a size in between the 8000 and 14000. I put the 8000 on the 7'
Van Staal rod and it seemed just a hair too light, but passable. I have not held the 14000 yet.
Jay, the combo in the background of that picture......is that what you whooped that Bluefin with? Was it caught on the jig or casting a plug? I just want to make sure the rod has the backbone for a jig caught fish that needs to be pulled off the bottom.
Thanks again, guys!!!!
Tight lines!~DM66