Just thought I would give some info on the Graftech rod I think you are talking about.I've been throwing the big wood with it for about a year now.The model# is GIS80H.It's rated for 15-25lb.
I fish it with a calcutta 400. The rod has plenty of back bone for the big linesides.It's also pretty light.For me personally
it has acounted for one 25lb striper & a 25lb yellowtail.My buddies also fish them. One of my buds took it out to SBI a couple months ago and with NO DRAG (reel buttoned down)was pullin in 30lb. yellows off the bottom.I personally choose to fish it over a calstar.(as far as big wood goes).No problems making 2 or 3 hundred cast an outing with the wood.