I once had a Mitchell Copperhead combo rod and reel that was weighted at the end. It wasn't expensive, around $50, but for a spinning rod, it casted like a dream. It was a standard medium action spinning rod, 6 foot I think, that had a skinny carbon handle below the reel seat, and a weight at the end of the rod. I could put just a shiner on the hook and cast it a mile. It was really great when the fish were finicky and weight on the line wasn't an option. Unfortunately, my best friend at the time, being excited over catching a big largemouth, accidentally stepped on it and snapped it off below the second eye. Since then, I haven't been able to find a rod like it. Does anyone remember this rod, and does anyone know if there is still a manufacturer that produces anything like it?
Thanks,
Brian