PAPA,
Thanks for the post about your stiff rod (wait, that didn't come out right)
Anyways, I used to use a "stiff" sabiki rod and watched numerous guys kick my ass while fishing for bait with traditional rods.
This last week I used a medium bass rod and absolutely loaded up on bait in NO time.
I don't know how much difference the rod makes, but it made a difference to me.
Elite Bait Catcher Club