Have to call bull on 11' Ozark being too stiff . I jig fish more than anyone cause I don't drag minnows , ever! If your tearing lips you set the hook too hard . I use forward seat 11' and those guys fishing with me can't swing in slabs on those 10' rods. I seldom use a net and loose very few fish either. The 10' too light , 12 ' too heavy and the 11 ' is just right!