I have the Loomis BBR964C, a decent rod for swimbaits, it's rated 1-6oz baits and 25lb line. It's an 8' rod with a long cork handle and it's the GL2 series. It has a decent tip for the lighter soft swimbaits up to 2 oz, you may have a problem setting the hook with a Mission fish on it though, the tip is a bit soft. It's also great for throwing the heavier plug type baits. Throw a Calcutta on it and your good to go. It's not quite as light as the IMX or GLX series but it does its job well for about $170 at TW, check it out.