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The guys above hit the nail on the head; in general, casting for heavy lures and spinning for light lure. At the end of the day it all boils down to preference, just make sure the lures you're throwing are rated for the rod you're using. $500 Casting Set-up: Shimano Expride: 6'10 medium fast Shimano Chronarch MGL (7.1:1) $500 Spinning Set-up: Megabass Orochi XX: Whipsnake Shimano Vanford 3000 HG $400 Casting Set-up: Megabass Levante: Jerkbait Special Daiwa Tatula SV TW (7.1:1) $400 Spinning Set-up: Daiwa Tatula Elite: Meyer Finesse 7' ML Fast Daiwa Tatula LT 3000

I have rods at a bunch of different price points and in my opinion these are the best $200 rods (as of Sept 2021). I'd also say that $200 is where your going to get your best value as far as fishing rods are concerned. All to say, don't think you're going to get a huge jump in sensitivity or weight reduction if you end up spending $300 on a rod. Note: that prices may vary depending on rod length. - Shimano: Zodias - Daiwa: Tatula Elite (Non-AGS) - St. Croix: Victory - Megabass: Levante - G. Loomis: E6X Bonus (hidden gem) - Halo: KSII Elite I know this post is a little late but I hope it helps. Cheers A