The John Wilson Avon Quiver System (they are 1?lb tc on the Avon section, and can be fished at either 11 or 13 feet by adding / removing a dolly section above the handle, they also come with a quiver section and three tips) is a nice rod, I got one for my son and he loves it. It's a little soft compaired with my rods which are Pro Performance Titanium Specialists. I love these, but if I could go back, I'd get myself a couple of the Wilson rods. He also has a Barbel version at out (1?lb T.C I think), so that may suit you if you want to go for bigger species.