I have a 7'1" med. spinning *** and a 7'1" mh casting Recon 2, imo u will be happy with either, both are very nice for the money. If u can swing the extra $60 get the Recon, if not u will be very happy with the ***. The Recons run a little lighter then they're rated just so u know, and the *** has a little faster tip then rated. IMO the 2 best bang for ur buck rods out there.