I have fished many rods and can say the ozark 10 ft has great sensitivity and is very light weight, especially with my solo reel on it. I have fished the 11 ft ozark but it is a little heavier. The down side on the 10 ft is the ability to lift a good fish in the boat. The 11 ft has more back bone to lift heavier fish in without a net. Russ got me using the 10 ft and I really like it.