i fished tyne/wear match circuit in mid 90s  found i cud cover 90 percent ov marks usin acentury bass nearest equivalent is l/d tornado   capable ov pendulum 4 oz 200  yrds but more important  cud b used  at golden lion with 1 0z ball.   the match scene has changed a lot  since then tho,  a lot ov matchesin summer target under sized fish (catch n release) so maybe a lighter rod wud b better 4 wear