I agree, kinda, I think a rod is specific (well suited for actually) to certain baits, wether those baits all reside in a particular "technique" or not. For example I use 4 rods for spinnerbaits, and one would be terrible for larger ones, and vise versa, same with jerkbaits, I throw everything from a #8 Husky Jerk, to a Bomber long 16A. It would be ridiculous to even attempt to fish those baits with the same rod. I think once you fish enough, you just know what you like, and what works best, I know I do, and the label can say whatever.