I tested light 9' JS rod for bull red in Texas today.,
I fought 6 - 7 big bull red with the rod and it seems the rod can handel any size striped bass.
https://youtu.be/iExvaVdbFy8
I LIKE seeing folks having fun with those reds!! Bullfighting from the rocks gets pretty sporty, too. Good job!
Nice! Jealous doesn't begin to describe it. I'm just across the Gulf from you. Our reds run smaller with only an occasional bull. I fish with an 8'6" rod a lot and it works perfectly. Nice job!