Looking for a new rod - uses for a 7' medium-heavy/moderate-fast?

[JFlynn97]

I've been sorta in the market for another "all purpose rod," that is, a rod that can be used for a somewhat large variety of lures with success (ideally spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, paddletail swimbaits/swimjigs, some topwater like buzzbaits, maybe lipless cranks and bottom baits in a pinch). Currently I'm looking at the Okuma Scott Martin Signature TCS casting rod, the 7' medium-heavy/moderate-fast model. Do you guys think this might match my needs? I'm looking at this rod specifically because it's on sale on tacklewarehouse ($130), but I'm open to any other ideas in a similar price range. Thanks in advance!

[Derek1]

It might, I’m probably in the minority but I like to throw spinnerbaits on my fury 705cb($120). I’ve used it for small swimbaits also it did fine. 

[FishTank]

I think this rod was designed to be a general purpose rod. I would check on the price though.  I have seen these for around $100 on Amazon.

[r83srock]

Do I think that rod will match your needs? Yup! I use 7’ ish fast rods for a lot of things, works for me.

[new2BC4bass]

Wow.  Found a 7' M-MF for $88.80.  I've read these rods a very good for the money.  I need another rod like a hole in the head, but this is kind of hard to pass up.

 

I couldn't find a good deal on the 7' MH-MF.  I like its lure range....provided it is accurate....better than the M-MF rod.  I only have one M-MF rod and that is a 7'2" HMG.  The TCS should be a better rod.  Looking like I need another M-MF rod. 

 

Thanks a lot for the post...........not. 

[Bass Rutten]

6 hours ago, Derek1 said:

It might, I’m probably in the minority but I like to throw spinnerbaits on my fury 705cb($120). I’ve used it for small swimbaits also it did fine. 

Love that rod!  I also throw spinnerbaits as well as chatter baits, swimjigs (light wire), spooks ploppers, cranks and jerks with it, underrated rod imo, very versatile.

[Derek1]

4 minutes ago, Bassjam2000 said:

Love that rod!  I also throw spinnerbaits as well as chatter baits, swimjigs (light wire), spooks ploppers, cranks and jerks with it, underrated rod imo, very versatile.

Yup, it’s great for what I wanted it for and a few other things. Can’t go wrong for the price. 

Throw a dc reel on it and it gets even more fun. 

[GeekOutdoors]

I have that exact rod ! 

 

Bought it for chatter/spinnerbaits but end up using it for plopper topwater clones (Choppo)

[Fishaholic7lbs]

I will suggest a falcon bucoo sr 7ft mh mod fast.. its a sweet little rod and can be used for tons of applications.. 

[LionHeart]

A medium heavy moderate fast rod can do just about anything.  Never used an Okuma rod but academically you are in the strike zone.

 

Own the Bucoo SR medium heavy and yeah, an excellent, excellent rod for the $.  Close to a medium power though.