M/XF vs M/F

[Boomstick]

So I was planning on buying either a M/F rod or M/XF rod earlier this year, but due to financial issues and chemo treatment which leaves me too tired to fish, I decided to that I would buy it next year. I was hoping to fish smaller spinnerbaits, squarebills, topwater and light or weightless soft plastics with this rod. I also want it to be a little shorter, like 6'8" which is easier to use with topwaters that you can walk.

 

Is there really much of a difference between M/F and M/XF? Most people prefer the extra fast tip for soft plastics and topwater, but does that still work as well with square bills?

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

No need for an xf in those applications. Keep in mind too that the terms are subjective. One company's F may be similar to another's xf etc. 

[jbmaine]

I have two Shimano Compre's (spinning). Both 6ft 6" med. Ones a fast, ones an extra fast. Darned if I feel any difference between the two.

[OkobojiEagle]

I'd suggest choosing between a medium fast or medium-light extra-fast.

 

oe

[Boomstick]

5 hours ago, OkobojiEagle said:

I'd suggest choosing between a medium fast or medium-light extra-fast.

 

oe

I use a ML/XF for finesse, I'm looking more for medium action for heavier soft plastics and the other presentations listed.

 

I was considering the Major Craft Nanoace in 6'9" M/F which WRB recommended and is priced about right, but I'm constantly hearing people saying M/XF is so much better for soft plastics and topwater that I thought I'd ask.

[Boomstick]

Rather than starting a new topic, does anyone have any experience with the St. Croix Mojo Bas 6'8 M/F (jerkbait) vs the 6'8" M/XF (topwater) vs the 7'1" M/F (plastics) rods?

 

I am thinking I would generally like 6'8" better. It won't cast soft plastics as far, but easier to work a topwater with.