Hey everyone, I’ve been using a lot of Ned rigs and 4” senkos recently and could really use an upgrade from my current rod. I’ve narrowed it down to either an Orochi XX Whipsnake or the Destroyer Addermine. Having used the Whipsnake, I want to know if the Addermine is worth the extra money and if it will throw the same lures despite being a half power heavier? I intend to pair it with a Stradic Ci4+ 2500 and can’t decide between 8 lb fluoro or 10 lb braid. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated, thanks.

It's going to be a little different as you mention- I was deciding between the same two and went with the Addermine. You could look at the new Flyassa. It's 7'6" but supposedly would be better for your intended presentations. 

 

I will say between the Orochi and Destroyer series, it's worth $100 to move to the Destroyer. I find the rods 'crisper' and a little better balanced. The components are definitely better. I'll leave sensitivity to others...  too subjective for me. 

The Levante offers the whipsnake as well.