So first off let me tell you that this blank is a beast its a 5'8" gator glass unlimited rod. Its going in an aftco #4 butt. I got it on clearance from mud hole for $40 they are originally $110, so I figured what the hell. The rod will finish at 7ft. But I'm wondering is there such thing as too stiff of a rod. I was doing some "bend" tests with the just blank today. I started off with 20lbs and the I don't think the rod even bent. Then I filled up a 5 gallon bucket of water and lifted it. It weighed in at 45lbs. The rod bent but not like I thought it would with that weight. I feel like I could pick up my truck with this rod. I know its an unlimited blank and all but I mean damn. Do you think a blank like this is just to stiff to use? Would it just add more work for the angler while fighting a fish due to no give. Or would it make a great bridge and pier rod with its crazy lifting power. Please excuse the pajama pants. This is what I do at 5am on my day off lol. This is the bend with 45lbs 
U have to look where ur picking it up too. Lots of support with both hands. Less bend. But I do believe in bend will save u. U will be able to gauge it better when u put a butt on it. Any questions just msg me.