Chris --- welcome to CDC -- we are glad to have you become a very active member and look forward to your post --- I bought my first Wohalli 12 ft pole and it quickly became my favorite over B&M .. Glad you like rear seat reels for single Pole fishing.. those longer Handles do have some advantages when using Pole Holders like spider rigging. I mostly use 3 and sometimes 4 poles in the channel, but no more than 2 fishing trees or the banks when the spawn is on.. there are lots of old Fly Rods at Garage sales usually at 8 or 9 feet that could be to your liking. However those lite wire guides leave a lot to be desired for my pole favorites. But fitted with a new set of guides would be a fine UL Rod with a rear seat