I remember the days when I used a ~5.1:1 baitcaster with 30 lb braid on a medium 6' ugly stick for everything. And I mean everything; Spinnerbaits, frogs, worms, buzzbaits, crankbaits and even some musky lures like bucktails and suicks. I don't seem to remember missing many fish and I seem to remember catching a lot of fish. If you get used to it, you can pretty much learn to use a rod for anything - just have to learn the nuances to make it effective.