I dont mean to beat around the bush but i would like to make sure its the rod i want before i bought it. I'm looking for a good rod to throw shallow to medium depth crankbaits on, what i would primarily use the rod for is for a Bandit 100 (1/4 oz) up to a Spro Little John (1/2 oz) and possiibly like a Wiggle Wart or a Norman Deep Little in when wanting to go a little deeper. Is it a pretty stiff action? I mean im familiar with Loomis but not with the Bronzeback series. It said in your original post that the rod was suitable for jigs and spinnerbaits as well? I would take that as it is a pretty stiff tip to it. I know it is a fast action. I have a 7' M action Loomis regular crankbait series with a medium fast action and it is almost too light to throw the LJ and Wart on. The rod seems to load up a little too much and that takes away from the cast, this rod also seems like it doesnt have enough backbone to pull into a bigger fish on those baits with a little thicker shank hook. I know this is a good rod im just wondering if it would fit what i need it for.