Hello: I am putting together a set of 5-6 rods/reels that I plan to use for live-bait applications (kingfish, dolphin, sailfish, wahoo, and blackfin tuna --with possibly a few yellowfins thrown in) offshore of Southport NC, along the inner edge of the Gulfstream. The rods will all be fitted with Avet LX reels filled with 30lb mono. Strike drag will be set to 9lbs. I already have 3 Penn Torque Gamefish TG2040C70 rods that I bought years ago (but have never used). The Torque's are rated for 20lb-40lb Mono, are 7'0" in length, and have a slower parabolic bend when loaded. They also have the heavier Fuji graphite rod seats, a Slick Butt, an 11" or so EVA foregrip, and a hard rubber gimbal. I know I'll never be able to match them exactly (color, guides, wrapping, etc.) but I would at least like the 2-3 new rods I need to be very similar from a functional point of view. So, would the Shimano TEBC70MSBA Talavera Bluewater Slick Butt Conventional Rod (rated for 15lb-30lb Mono) be a reasonable match for the Torque's in terms of line handling capability and action? Thanks, Harry J.