Shimano Techniums are great rods, and I like them in the 10 footers.
I fell in love with the Fenwick Eagle GT HMG downrigger rods I bought 4 years ago. These things are amazing. I love the feel they have, the action, and they look great. These are IM6, high modulus graphite rods. For $100 each, you can't beat them, if you can find them.