u/Economy_Panic_7975

I plan on fishing with large baits for stuff like halibut, big skate, ling cod, and small to medium sharks. I have the st croix triumph travel surf. It does not have enough back bone. I have a santiam 4 piece rod and dont like it ether. Santiam uses extremely cheap components and the blanks/handles are very thick. If I cant find one sub 300, I just might consider trying to build my own. Any suggestions for 4 or 5 piece travel rods that can cast 6-8oz only would be greatly appreciated.