Penguino

Honestly, You just have to test the rod in store. The specs such as IM-8, 60 million modulus don't mean dog cr*p. One companies IM-8 could be another companies IM-6. And insanely high modulus rods such as the bass pro shops rods have many fillers added in, such as resins, in order to make the rod seem more sensitive.

Hydrilla is perfect for fishing frogs and punching jigs

In Jersey, where I live, half of the retention ponds have signs that say it is illegal to fish in or the water is dangerous (total bs). And the other half have fences and signs claiming private property (while in reality, they are public ponds). Honestly, I don't mind any of these warnings and just fish wherever I want, unless the pond is actually on somebodys property. To this day, I still haven't gotten a warning or been reported for fishing in these areas.