Hey Derek, I'm down south coast way actually, which is sometimes irritating because near my location the closest decent fishable estuary is at least 1/2hr away, bit to far for fishing after work. Throughout summer I hammered nearby little beach creek run-ins and lagoons with little plastics and though they fish better than I expected, most of the flatties and bream are under 20cm!.
I checked out a zodias in the local store and while I loved its lightness, I decided that I can't justify 300 bucks for it. Any other rods that are within $200, I'm free to suggestions... will check out the daiwa td range instore tomorrow, couldn't make it there today