Skeetbum,
They are off the rack rods, I have the mirage, and a couple elixir rods 8'6".
The elixers are a little more fast action, haven't fished them much.
A friend owned a tackle shop, and the rep.wanted him to carry them he gave them to me to try.
I bass fish as well and really like the ultra mbx s706 model.
7'6" med/fast i throw a thin senko weightless it wears them out.

Tight lines