I've been using 7' 2-4 kg Berkely Dropshots for years now and have an old blue one with cork grips and a Gen III which is a burgundy colour with eva grips that i bought as a spare for when my original dropshot died of old age. I team either of these rods up with a 2500 Symetre reel spooled with 6lb Fireline and 6lb Nitlon FC Leader for Bream or 12lb for Flathead. Everyone has their personal preferences but I have enjoyed catching every estuary species with this combo.
Recently I decided to buy a 7' 1-3kg rod to match to a 1500 Symetre and opted for a Pflueger Trion which I paid just over $100 for on sale. This combo is extremely well balanced and something that I can cast with all day. On one occasion a 65cm Jewie attached itself to the soft plastic meant for a flathead or bream which initially concerned me but was easily handled by this amazing little rod.
Take your reel into some tackle shops and fit it to any rods that appeal to you and buy the one that just feels right in your hand.