Quote Originally Posted by eddie_m View Post
Why would someone need a separate froggin rod instead of just using whatever rod you use for your plastics like TX rigs, Carolina rigs, etc., which for most folks is a 7ft+ MH or H with an extra fast tip? [Honestly, I'm not trying to second guess anyone with this question]
You don't. It's the new fad having rods matched to the type of fishing you are doing. The only specialty rod you would need, in my opinion, is a crankbait rod.