I almost exclusivly fish plastics for calicos,that said my #1 favorite stick is my shimano calcutta 815xfa with my shimano catala,with 15lb p-line, second favorite would be my calcutta 812xfa with a curado and 12lb p-line for 4in swimbaits,my calcutta 820xfa rod with a calcutta 400 and 20-25lb p-line for 6-7 in swim baits would be my third choice,although all three rods go with me almost every trip...Larry