Techniques: This rod is designed specifically for fishing Lake Okeechobee and lakes with lots of vegetation. Whether you are casting a Skinny Dipperstyle bait, swimming a toad, walking a frog or flipping, this rod does it all. When fishing Lake Okeechobee you need a long rod with a lot of power to gain control of the fish. This rod does that with ease and it has great tip action for casting your bait of choice a mile.