2020-02-28 Gulf fishing PENN BATTLE 6000 testing Diawa 11ft rod 

Sounds good about the rod! If someone sends me one I'll give it a try.

That's in virtual superline miles. ;-)

I find the length of the rod is not the issue. It's about weight and how springy the rod is. Sometimes that spring is just the tip. Custom rods that are light weight and have a bend that can launch a bait 300 yds will not wear you out. This fiberglass rod is heavy, a bit stiff and tough as a Mack truck at $25.

I use a 14ft rod and seems ok for me, i paired it up with an Okuma Safina Noir SFR-80 Fixed spool however will upgrade to a 13ft Zziplex Primo Synchro with a PENN 525 Mag soon

It's very high quality for the money! The only drawback is the wieght. It will wear you out if you are casting lures. Would be good for bait, trolling or pier.

@@johnnyhiett thank you for replying, good to know!

was it catch and release? ;-)

Oh that's true. I was just testing what I had. No serious fishing. thanks

@@johnnyhiett okay.. Thank you also for sharing.. Keep it up ❤️

7 foot would be about a minimum length to cast OK. A light wieght braided or slick line is required.

And certainly not 2 miles. More like 400 feet as configured. 😆