anyoneinterested in the Mjo should also take a look at the Eyecon series. Same blanks, different grips and hardware, similar price.

also comes in a 6' 3" model which imo is better than a 6' 9" when fishing vertical

St croix avid 6'9" MLXF

Quantum Catalyst CT30PTID

10lb braid. 10lb flouro

Well, if I can get Tom to take me out sometime, I might try a 6'9'' M-XF Smallmouth, Villain 6'9" ML or an Elite Tech 7' MF.  Probably with older Daiwa reels, altho a Supreme XT and Stradic 2500 MgFB are also possibilities.

My two DS rods -

 

1. ML/XF 6'9 Shimano Crucial paired with Stradic FJ 1000, spooled with 10 lb pp/ 6lb seaguar RL  I'm thinking of going 4lb next year.

2. M/F Fenwick Aetos paired with Stradic FJ 2500, same line as above.