I'm starting to look around for a longer, more powerful lure rod for heavier lures and/or some surf based bass fishing - how about some of the lighter US striped bass rods? —

I'm starting to look around for a longer, more powerful lure rod

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Would it be overkill to use a medium-heavy fishing rod for a 20-35