What Length And Power Rod Should I Add To My Current Rod?

[noob150]

I want to buy another rod and reel to have as another option to my current equipment.  I have been fishing for largemouth bass and some cats.

 

I own the following:

1) 7'2" Heavy spinning rod with Okuma Avenger 40  ( I use for Catfishing)

2) 6'6" ML spinning rod with a 2500 Shimano reel (wife's)

3) 7' MH casting rod (crankbaits, frogs, spinners, buzz)

4) 5' UL Daiwa Travel Spinning combo (old combo)

5)????? Spinning????

 

 

Any suggestions that I could own to fish Bass?

 

I do like the idea of having setups for certain techniques/lures/baits and I am leaning toward a spinning setup.  Plus I like being able to try/switch up what I am using quickly to see what the fish are biting on.

 

 

[F14A-B]

What is you're budget for this gear? That will help with more realistic suggestions. What will you be throwing primarily?

[noob150]

What is you're budget for this gear? That will help with more realistic suggestions. What will you be throwing primarily?

Sorry I guess I wasn't clear in my post.  I am just looking for recommendation on type of rod not brand or specific rod.  

 

As far as what I will be throwing, maybe weightless wacky rigs, spinners, shakey heads.

[Ozark_Basser]

If I owned what you own and wanted another spinning outfit, I'd go with a 7' medium.  I don't know what kind of bait or lakes you usually fish, but that seems like an ideal rod length and power to fish everything I would want to fish with on a spinning outfit.  

[F14A-B]

Based on you're list, I would fill in with a spinning set up in the 6'8" to 7' range, medium or medium heavy depending..

[OntarioFishingGuy]

I would agree with a medium/fast action rod, in whichever length is most convenient for you.

[new2BC4bass]

I would agree with a medium/fast action rod, in whichever length is most convenient for you.

 

X2.  I don't know why you don't already have one.  In my eyes this is an ideal power/action for bass fishing with a spinning rod.

[noob150]

I was also thinking of a rod to catch crappie, trout, or small sized bass.  Maybe a light or UL spinning rod?

[speed craw]

7ft medium , probably the most versatile rod setup there is from what I use , jigs , texas rigs , crankbaits including lipless , jerkbaits , its goes on and on and on .

[paleus]

I was also thinking of a rod to catch crappie, trout, or small sized bass. Maybe a light or UL spinning rod?

I fish for all those species with a medium/fast. I've got a couple Berkeley Lightning Rods. One is a Shock and definitely worth the extra $10.

I personally don't like light/UL rods. They just aren't sensitive enough for me. A medium still has plenty of flex to keep small fish hooked, but also enough backbone to control larger fish. I also feel like I can cast more accurately with a stiffer rod.

[FishTank]

6'8" MXF Spinning rod with a 2500 or 3000 size spinning reel for soft plastics.

[thehooligan]

I'd go 6'8 - 7ft medium casting or spinning setup. Cover finesse plastics, small topwaters/jerkbaits.

[OntarioFishingGuy]

I was also thinking of a rod to catch crappie, trout, or small sized bass.  Maybe a light or UL spinning rod?

If you want to catch all those, a light/fast or a light/extra fast will serve you well.