Which Shimano Caranx Kaibutsu?

[rooster]

I’m looking for a rod to use with small 85 gram poppers and stickbaits. Has anyone used the Shimano Caranx Kaibutsu Light Pleasure or Pencil Instrument? Which of the two rods would load best with only 85 grams, and offer the best distance? The specs on the LP would seem to indicate that it would be the best for 85 grams. But, I've read that the tip on the PI is a little slower, and coupled with the extra length, it might offer better distance in that weight range?


Thanks!
Mark

[JIGW]

Go with the LP if the target fish is smaller, it would require less effort to load the rod consistently.

I’m looking for a rod to use with small 85 gram poppers and stickbaits. Has anyone used the Shimano Caranx Kaibutsu Light Pleasure or Pencil Instrument? Which of the two rods would load best with only 85 grams, and offer the best distance? The specs on the LP would seem to indicate that it would be the best for 85 grams. But, I've read that the tip on the PI is a little slower, and coupled with the extra length, it might offer better distance in that weight range?


Thanks!
Mark