I only carry two spinning rods. One is a 852s and is used for strictly bottom contact. The other spinning rod (currently Expride B 7'2ML) is used as a multipurpose rod. I very often have a 1/8 underspin or Okishira head tied on. It is also used for Neds, drop shots, hair jigs and anything else finesse. What is the lightest weight the 872s will effectively handle? Will it cast the 1/8 stuff reasonably well? I am considering a 902s as well. Not considering other brands.

I haven't fished it but its a rod i would like to own one day none the less: what about the SJR 901? 

 

this is available in NRX+ and IMX Pro versions. 

I actually ordered a 901s. When it came in, it was little too whippy for me. ALF is letting me trade it out for a 902s. It won’t be available until the end of January though. That got me thinking about the 872s.

I got that rod this fall (872s) I had an 1/8 on it just messing around. I thought it casted well for the type of rod. I was pleasantly surprised. That was a 1/8 with a plastic on it though.