RayJ

newbtc4bass,thanks for the info.It was helpful.I'll stick with what I have.

Anybody?

Ok,I'm off work and just looked at what I have.One of the rods is a Falcon BCC-5-17.It is 7' long and rated for 12-20lb line,also 1/4 -3/4oz.It has the regular guides.The other is a Falcon BMC-7MH.It is 7' long and also rated for 12-20lb test and 1/4 to 3/4oz.It has the micro guides.They are both m/h.I want to be able to use plastic worms and similar baits.Also,deep diving crankbaits,spinnerbaits,swimbaits and lipless crankbaits.Topwaters are really out of the question for either of these rigs.I'll have to get something else for them next year maybe.I'll do most of my fishing on Lake Fork in Texas during the summer months so I'll be fishing deep alot.These are the only two rods and reels that I will have for a while so I want them to be versatile.I have a 15' flatbottom boat with a 20hp Honda that I use for both hunting and fishing.I have a trolling motor that I put on the transom and can remove it after I'm done fishing.I also have a Hummingbird portable depth finder that I can take on and off.So you see that I really don't have a great setup for bassfishing but it will work.I just want to have two rods and reels that I can use alot of different baits on,if possible.I'm prepared to exchange one of my rods for something else.I just need to know what I need to get.I'm going fishing Monday so I would like some quick replies if possible.Thanks again. Ray

Should I return a7' rod and get a med 6'6"

I'm at work right now.I have to wait till I get home before I can answer questions about what specs my rods are exactly. I appreciate all the input.

I don't have any idea what tip my rod has.they are both Falcon Bucoo Med/Heavy.What could I do with a 6'6" med that I couldn't do with a 7' m/h?

I bought the first 7' because the guy at the shop said that's 7' med/heavy would be a good all around rod size.The second because I read on the Internet that a med/heavy is good for deep diving crankbaits.I may return the second one (never been used) and get a 6'6" med.That seems to be the consensus.I have a spinning rig already but have never used it for bass,that is my crappie rig but could be used for bass I suppose.

I chose those rods for worms and deep diving crankbaits on lake fork.Maybe I need to return one for a 6' 6" med.

I'm 48 years old and have been bass fishing since I was a kid.I was never serious about it and was just a "beat the banks" type.I have a renewed interest in bass fishing and want to get a little more serious about it.I had some older Ambassadeur reels(4600c,a 5000,and 5500).I'm selling those rigs and just bought 2 new rods and reels.I got 2 Abu Garcia Revo S reels and I put both of them on 7' Falcon Med/Heavy rods.I put 17lb flourocarbon on one and 12lb flourocarbon on the other.My question is will these 2 rods and reels be adequate for most lures and plastic worms that I may want to use.I'm not going to buy any more rigs right now but I do want to be able to be effective in catching fish.What baits can I use with these rigs and what baits should I avoid with these setups.Thanks for any tips. Ray