I think it is becoming obvious to most that if you are are fishing braid you use the softest rod you can find.I have used braid for a long time have very soft Zziplex rods built for carp fishing (up to 50lb plus.The rods destroy snapper and most other fish,they just wear fish out.Even in rough seas a 3 onz sinker does the job.
All one has to do is look at the soft bait set ups used on boats
20 years ago you would have being laughed off BOAT.