i've always wondered how these 3 piece rods would feel like so thank you for this video. you mentioned at the begining that Coltsniper X-Tune is the highest model in the series but Shimano have the Coltsniper Limited model which is the highest model in the series. also i would love to see you review more Shimano rods specially the Excense Infinity model which is the best Seabass rod that Shimano has.
I think for XR series , 96M or 100M would be the good choice otherwise MH or H and the further up modals all to heavy and hard to use. I got one 96M for daily LSJ purpose and will switch to YB bluesniper 100MMH or Zenaq 95h if looking for big fish. Overall Coltsniper XR 96M still a good rod , get the balance between weight and power.