I have an older Bionic blade that i still really enjoy using. I have becomemore of a fan of St Croix, Loomis and Jim Grant rods but my medium light Bionic blade nearly always gets to make the trip. Especially for light lining smallies. The Sedona is a fine real as well. If it is an option it may be worth it to upgrade to the Stradic. Seems to me to be a little smoother and not as much wobble. The Stradics only knock is that I have burned up the drag on two of them in less than a year. Our local sporting goods store replaces them for free so it keeps me coming back!