Finally, the Rod

After several different rod were tested I finally chose to use my 10 wt 9 foot Sage fly rod.  It has the required flexibility to protect the light line and enough backbone to move the fish when required.  The length of the rod should enable me to anticipate any quick movement by the fish and react with enough time to prevent breaking the line.  It looks a little unorthodoxed with the casting reel mounted to it but this endevor is not about looks...it's about results.  What do you think?