I have the ice cube 6’9 rockin’ finesse paired with a 2004 luvias but I might put the 1003 presso on it... anyways the rod is well worth the money... I bought a triple cross for my dad on his birthday and it seemed so much heavier than the ice cube... It is a great rod and every fish is super fun on it... I don’t care much for it when fishing for trout but that’s what the cortos are for . I think you will be very happy with your purchase