The TSS mentioned is a Leland Lures trout slayer series. As it stands now it’s the lightest longer rod that I own and a pleasure in your hand. Mine has airwave or microwave guides on it and casts better than I expected. I found mine used with a President 25 series on it and really don’t see the need to improve on it much. I’m pretty rough on my gear sometimes and fish some tough cover. I even poke the tip down in the water where I can’t see it to dislodge the jig. I don’t think that’s advisable with tiny tip JDM gear. All that said,if the TSS was still in production I would probably look up another one as this one suits me fine. I’ve recently bought a Diawa Regal in 2500 and with ten bearings it’s probably one of the best I’ve ever owned. Currently looking for one in 1000 size that isn’t twice the price I’ve seen them for when I was on the fence about them. A shallow spool version of this is near $200. But a light shallow spool reel would be a very good match with the TSS. I can only dream of the fight of an 11” shellcracker would be on this rig.