Rodney Long-- St Croix rod

From: (Rodney*Long)
I catch a lot of bass and bream at the
same time, on the same rod and lures, usually a
9 1/2 foot steel head rod from St Croix, that
long rod
****shows bend differences a lot better than a stiffer short
one.

Hi
Im currently interested in a very good rod with a length around 9". I
snipped the above reply of yours from the "best fighter" thread.
If you would please tell me how you like the St Croix rod. What series,
Is it well balanced, sensitive, what reel you use, plus any other
critiques about the rod?
Im wanting a 9' light power(8#line) fast action rod to throw weightless
nightcrawlers occasionally a spinnerbait.
Thank You
Ray