I currently have the aircurves in 12ft 3.25 and whilst I like them I struggle with them maybe being abit soft when it comes to bag work and trying to fish at range (120plus)

So would you guys say it would be much of an upgrade to get some s lite 3.5lbs? I'd love hi s but struggling to justify the price being double for the amount of fishing I do!
I did consider the slive but heard there quite stiff and don't really fancy that!