The Photohiker backpack has a thickly padded, structured waist belt, which looks perfectly suited for all-day hiking, even with a heavy load in the camera compartment
(This is an argument for that 4-wt to 6-wt, range to start with, by the way.) Thats the time to start thinking about dropping big bucks for a higher-end, or even custom rod
If chasing those fish is your game a medium-action 5-weight will protect 3X, 4X and 5X tippets
In fact, with drastically upgraded water resistance and the new one-piece Monocoque body (hence the MQ abbreviation) the BG MQ is substantially more rigid and durable than its predecessors
Sight Fishing Redfish Power: medium-heavy Action: fast Length: 7' Daiwa Aird Coastal Inshore Fishing Rod This is the model number you're looking for ACIN701MHFB Popping Cork Rod Power: medium to medium-heavy Action: fast Length: 7'-7'6" Daiwa's Aird Coastal Inshore is a great pick, and one rod I fish with regularly