Id definitely take a look at the MH Okuma Swimbait rod. Ive thrown the H and XH for a while now and just recently picked up the MH. The rod is perfect for the 7 and 9 inch slammers as well as other small swimbaits like the 7" stocker trout/baby bass, rago rat etc. The rod comes w/ a lifetime warranty and is really underpriced, in my opinion. Id definitely check it out.