by 2 power i mean a medium butt fast action on the verge of being a rubber band rod. the mbr 782 is such a rod and it gives drop shot the noodly action it needs without moving the weight much. it also is good for skinny bears, small jerks and pop r's. if you want to fish 4 lb maybe the 1 power is the ticket. i fish 6 to 8 on the 782 and like it. if you want to tweak out some of your reels japantackle.com has cool handle and spool upgrades