I also have the 11', lovely rod - incredible how strong it is / how much backbone it has for how light it is. Casts really well/easily - it's quite a stiff rod but not so much that it makes casting require too much precision - easily get 90m+ with a 2oz plug (I have it paired with a clash 5000 with 30lb JDB xtreme braid). Can push for more distance but I've had a few wind knots on such occasions - only (tiny) gripe is the guides - K-series would have been better. But it's far from a real issue. Actually, at first I had Berkley Fireline on, which is a strange / rather lumpy braid, once I changed the wind knots disappeared really.
I've also used it for a bit of scratching, 2-3oz sinker and small baits, works real well - have picked up a very feisty smooth hound of about 6kg, also a fair-sized eagle ray one night this way and rod handled both just fine.
All that being said, it's the only spinning rod I've owned (aside from an 8' mitchell master caster), so personally don't truly know how it compares to other options.
