Good comments and feedback. I have the TSS and it fishes just as everyone says. I stream fish and I feel it is pretty sensitive, especially at that price point. I don’t find the butt of the rod hitting my arm when I cast, but I cast standing up and maybe if I were sitting it would be different. I recently used it for casting some smaller Rebel lures, and it did just fine. The reel is a Pflueger President 20 with 2lb Stren Crappie line. That combo balances just fine in my opinion, and all up weight is about 8.2 oz. Pretty darn good for the money. I have a spare TSS just in case, but wouldn’t be afraid to try the TCB. I’M careful getting fish out of the water, and so far so good with the tip.
Bob