Dustin, take your time on deciding what rods you want or BEFORE you know it you'll have 10 different brands of rods! There are several GOOD rod companies out there! I have Surge, Qauntom, Shakespeare, Berkley, G Loomis, Fenwick, etc. I use most of these rods for different applications. Its hard to find a rod thats perfect for ALL conditions, lakes with light weights, River with 16oz current, drifting w/3-4oz, lightweight rods, sensitive tips for circle hooks and stiff rods for BIG baits and lots of struture and 10-24oz weights! I guess you see what I mean, as you experiment with new CAT tactics your arsenal grows SO take your time and look at what each brand of rod offers you and your individual budget.:big_smile: