It may still work out on another rod, just not this particular rig I have in mind. I still have not found it, but I did go to Bass Pro two nights ago. It was odd being there, midday on a Saturday, during the spring fishing classic sale and not only could we get a good parking spot, but we were one of 6 (yes 6) customers in the store. It was kind of sad, and really awesome at the same time. My son and I pretty much had the reel counter at our disposal. the people working were super nice, very excited to have someone to help, it seemed. They let me put and endless number of reels on rods to see what suited me. It was really awesome. I found out a Shimano Sahara 500 on a 6' St. Croix UL Panfish rod is an awesome match, IMHO, and they since they had been so kind and let me try so many, it seemed a shame to take that rig back apart, so I brought it home with me. It will scratch the itch for now. Even without the TN handle, that rod is just outstanding.