Quote Originally Posted by smljaw View Post
I prefer a 7 foot Medium action rod. I bought one out of a discount bin at the Lexington Boat Show about 5 yrs ago for $15. It has done me well over the years. When people ask me what kind of set up to buy for this or that, I tell them not to spend much money on the rod. Put more $$$ in the reel.
I agree with this 100%. I would much rather have a nicer reel, and save some money on the rod, especially for lures like Cranks, jerkbaits, and spinnerbaits - they don't need to be near as sensitive. It is not like you are going to get a little nibble when you are burning back a crankbait, and bass usually hit a jerkbait pretty hard. I love the BPS cranking sticks (inexpensive and good). Now when it comes to bottom bouncing rods like worm rods I will spend a little more to get a sensitive rod.