new rod selection

[OldTimer]

.............. and then there's the odd time you use too stiff and powerful rod - and badly rip/tear a small fish's mouth or throat on a heavy hook set.......

........... or troll about long after a a small fish had hooked up............ killing it.........

.... or miss the very light bites of certain species (redhorse, etc)

bottom line - Each class of rod has been designed for certain purposes and proper use ranges.