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