Been lurking here a bit, I'm primarily a trout fisherman and mostly throw my own custom jigs.

Randy's video reviews on the newer 2018 Finetail series really perked my interest so based on his advice I ordered a new MC FAX 632L model (weighs 1.9oz) for less than $160 shipped. I was set on a Fenwick River Runner or St. Croix Avid but the reviews on these rods won me over. The MC Finetail Fax series are extremely light and were revamped in 2018 due to complaints they were too soft. Anyhow I target large river trout 16"+ so the 632L got the nod. I don't think this will be my last one, I plan to purchase one of the shorter Finetails for fishing creek trout. I also ordered a Leland Trout Slayer rod as a back up rod for when I pack into high country alpine lakes.