I throw all of my swimbaits with a Graftech GIS80H.As mention
these are not the lightest rods but I can throw the Big wood
and Swimbaits all day without to much fatigue. I own 7 or 8
custom Graftech rods For what they cost you can't go wrong. I
have taken 100 pound plus Mako's on them. To answer your
question I think your rod is a little too soft. you will have
some trouble with the hook set.But this is just my opinion.

 -Shane