I love the Whizzer's Jive.
And besides, Squid, I've seen 2 Yamashita Pro Staff using them to catch Australian Salmon.
The rods are crazy strong, and don't be putt off by weight.
There's a few mid to high end rods that are slightly heavier than Shimano or Daiwa, such as Gan Craft's Violence Jerk.
They are heavier, but stronger.
And remember, companies like Yamashita, Breaden, Gan Craft etc makes specialty Eging Rods, the others are more main stream rods.
EDIT: The Whizzer's Jive is also 100% Carbon.
Other brands use from 95-97% Carbon blanks which I'd guess may also help with weight reduction.
And besides, Squid, I've seen 2 Yamashita Pro Staff using them to catch Australian Salmon.
The rods are crazy strong, and don't be putt off by weight.
There's a few mid to high end rods that are slightly heavier than Shimano or Daiwa, such as Gan Craft's Violence Jerk.
They are heavier, but stronger.
And remember, companies like Yamashita, Breaden, Gan Craft etc makes specialty Eging Rods, the others are more main stream rods.
EDIT: The Whizzer's Jive is also 100% Carbon.
Other brands use from 95-97% Carbon blanks which I'd guess may also help with weight reduction.