My friend recently bought a Daiwa Coastal Inshore 7'-9" Heavy 10-20 lb rod teamed up with Daiwa Millionaire 300S and he loved it. It was strong yet sensitive. He already caught a bunch of calicos and sandies. I tried that combo myself and it cast better than my 8' heavy Calif Calico Special with Cardiff 301. I like it so much, I just bought the Daiwa rod a couple days ago.