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FishOn420
I would highly recommend an Okuma SST rod. It will be much lighter and more sensitive than the Ugly Stik and much more pleasurable to fish with. I have an 8'6" X-Hvy magnum taper 1-6oz rod that is light enough to be fun and yet strong enough to land sturgeon over 7' long. If that is too heavy then no problem, the SST rods are a full line of rods in a continuum of actions and strengths. I would go to fisherman's and peruse their stock and pick the one that best covers your needs. The rods are all under $100. I have not been too pleased with the Okuma reels I have purchased but I love the Okuma rods.