In reply to Post #1
Either of them will do the trick, then a bit of practice to get the best from them.

I use the 3.5lb 12ft Horizon X and they are maxed out with my technique at about 130yds.... over grass with a rig.

I haven't used the Hi' s but by the sounds of things you may find it easier using a slightly more casting orientated rod as not all of us are Terry or Hutch.

Depending on how often you are after the distance would dictate how much I would spend, if it was every week I would go down the X5 or a set of Hi Sives/ Treb light/ aviators if I had the cash.

If its twice a season perhaps a look at the CTX 13ft SU or some of the Shimmy intensitys that I have heard good things about. I haven't played with the shimmys but the CTX's are bomb proof.

This is however, just my opinion, as as we all know everyone has one.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

In reply to Post #4
How are the Pro waders for getting on in a hurry?

Hi my name is Ben and I am more of a match angler and a winter carper.
Why the winter I hear you say, well I have fewer matches then and it is more time on the bank if I pop out for an overnighter :-)
Anyway I have been fishing for 30+ years so and have match fished in teams for the last few years, currently I am with Fosters Team Army.
I look forwards to possibly seeing a few of you on the bank.