Gents,

Looking to purchase a new heavy duty overhead rod to expand my drone fishing fleet. Must have pre-requisites for this rod are (a) must must be between 9ft and 10ft, (b) must be overhead not spinning (c) must be at least PE6 with fast taper. This rod will be used with my electric reel (twin tanacom), with PE6-7 braid, and will be droned out 800m+ with heavy baits and sinker. Must be capable of bringing in 15kg+ fish at almost full drag.

I’ve got it down to either a custom built OZFlex or looking at the Daiwa saltist Hyper 962XHB, but not sure if this can handle the load over the 800metres. Thoughts?

Most land based game rods like Wilson Live Fibres are too short as length is key for me.

I use (and am very happy with) the Daiwa Jewel 15kg 9’6 as my drone spinning outfit but they don’t make an overhead.

Must be a two piece for car travel purpose.

Many thanks
John