Answer (1 of 6): Simple answer, no. Not overkill by a long shot. New rods are incredibly strong with the composite materials they use today. A personal favorite for me are STAR HAND CRAFTED rods. Though they are rated med/ med, heavy, they don't have the thickness you would expect from what the n
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