20 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

That's why I've gone to an Ultra-Light rod for Neds as my norm...which based on the ratings is what your rod is. Though mine, as previously mentioned, is a 6'6" - but the same 1/32-1/4 lure rating.

Sort of.  The ratings seem UL, but they are off...I'd rate the rod more like 1/16 to 5/16.  And it isn't whippy like an UL.  And I know some ULs aren't noodles, but still.  This rod is a taper unlike anything else I've ever used.  It feels stiff like a medium or stout ML...but gets into its taper easier, yet still retains power.  Hard to explain.  If I ever find one for sale used, I'm tempted to pay a pretty penny for another one.

6 minutes ago, basscrusher said:

Sort of.  The ratings seem UL, but they are off...I'd rate the rod more like 1/16 to 5/16.  And it isn't whippy like an UL.  And I know some ULs aren't noodles, but still. 

I know what you mean - my old Ugly Stick UL was a wet noodle. The Spinmatic I'm using now actually has a bit of back-bone to it. I'm very pleased with it - despite it being a 'budget' rod. Which is why I hem-and-haw over upgrading to a Presso.