Ive got the 8ft 2.75lb ESP stalkers and had carp to 27lb on them with no problems.

Another for the 9' Wychwood Extricator, I have both the original & newer version, both have been great for me & my son, personally I prefer the original version, if anyone knows where to find the originals please let me know.

In reply to Post #18
Anyone using the extricator plus rod in 9ft if so how do u find it for stalking/free lining? it's probably between that and the esp 9ft 2 3/4 rod
Cheers

In reply to Post #19
What rod did you choose ? I am currently looking at doing a new stalker set up and thinking about the 9ft esp stalker with a okuma 6000 or esp onyx compact reel