Hard to add to what's been offered. I've never had a rod that liked being underlined, but I fish mostly bamboo and silk so that may have an influence. I have had several that came to life by going one size above what they were rated. A St. Croix Imperial comes to mind. Was a dog with the rated #5 WFF and a joy with a #6 WFF. I don't recall that I ever tried a DT on it.

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