... There isn't any

I'm amazed and amused at the wide variety of opinions on what people recommend. Usually we have a pretty good variation but the basic specs needed on other things is pretty consistent and narrow.

FIRST of ALL ... I heard that a Symetre 750 is a great reel ... but it's now discontinued. Would a 500 be too small?

I've heard anything from 7 to 9 foot with all the stops in between. Some say that beyond 8 feet is a waste of time.

I've fished next to a guy hammering them ... and heard people sag "Get a very noodly rod" ... and 'e' type ... not graphite ... "

Then I've heard a "light graphite" (whatever that means) is the thing.

I've heard one guy recommend a Fenwick and then later recommed a Compre

Spinmatic is supposed to be a good deal

I find it very interesting. Unfortunately, I'm in the market for a rod ... and I'm not sure

1. Who would be the best guy to make one
2. Would he know what to recommend?

I'm kinda interested in the Compre but can't find one longer than 7 feet. Maybe the Elixir ... but how about GLooms new rod?

Anybody find all this interesting?