Ozhunter- I run two rods. A sage rplx 8wt and a gl2 loomis 10 wt. The loomis is a thug of a stick handles the bigger fish well. Even in tough territory. You know you have been using it at the end of the day. The 8wt Sage is great for good water, where there are not alot of snags. Have lost a couple over a metre because I couldnt apply the pressure to turn or stop them.
Mates run 9wt Sages of the RPLX type, or gloomis 9wts and these are a good compramise.Hope this helps Mick