I just got one, and as stated by some fellas on here it is good for 3/8 jigs plus trailers, 3/8-1/2 oz spinnerbaits, and depending on plastic size Texas/florida rigs upto 1/2 oz. IMO anything 1/2 oz plus trailer and over go with a 5 power maybe 6. Needham can really fill you in on what's best for that he owns just about everyone in the dobyns lineup 734 is a great rod for what it is.