Watergate .... my taste don't run quite that expensive ... but, if I was looking for a 7' fast tip rod for jig casting, I'd be looking at the 7' ESP PowerLite. Grizzly Jig carries them for $65/ea ... but are currently out of stock. Now, whether that's due to popularity or supply problems ...

Norsemen Outdoors carries them, and should have them in stock ... Power Lite rods | Shop | ESP™ High Performance Ultra Light Rods by Norsemen Outdoors .... & they run $75 from there.

They're not good for slip float use, because they have micro guides/tip ... and most bobber stops won't go thru very easily. But, for simple casting methods, they're a good rod IMHO.

... cp