I like to have a couple rods that are "do all" Most of my rods are used for certain baits though. Two texas rig rods, a jig rod, a crankbait rod, spinnerbait, carolina rig, topwater, and two spinning rods for shakey heads and small hard baits. At special times I will change out a few, but mostly keep that set of nine rods on the boat. The carbonlite rods are really sweet. If I had the money I would switch out a few rods for them. I guess it is the weight that is so cool. The Skeet rods have done well so far, we will see how they hold up the rest of the season.