I picked up a St Croix premier 6' medium fast casting rod. It replaced a 6' medium IM6 Lightning Rod. I always thought the Lightning rodwas a little soft. I didn't miss any fish tonight. I could hook the bigger bass with the lightning rod but most o the smaller ones got away due to poor hook set. I caught about all of them tonight so maybe it is better and I just ned to adapt. I do love the handle though,