Small Swimbait Rod?

[Riverside.bassin]

I’m looking to buy a casting setup to use for small to medium hardbody and soft bodied swimbaits, and probably some larg-ish jerkbaits. I’ll use it to target pike and big bass up north. 
Are there any rods you would suggest using for these applications (length, action, power)?

thanks!

[Hewhospeaksmuchbull]

Have any weights on mentioned baits?

 

For my lighter baits (RS-S-waver 120), I can get away with my FR765 Flip or my FR735. Although that pushing it a little.

 

I have an Okuma guide select XH that I use for heavier baits (5oz), Huds, Gantrel, ect. I plan on a  FR 795SB (2.5oz) to to take over the lighter baits.

[walleyecrazy]

I currently use a Dobyn's SA735C with some of my smallish glide baits like the S-waver 168 and my Golden Belt customs Harvester. While it isn't the ideal rod for it casting wise, it does just fine as long as I concentrate on my casting technique. I would definitely not go any bigger with the lures on that rod though. Those two are pretty much at, and probably past it's limits realistically. I could see this rod doing well with big jerkbaits too, though I haven't used it for that. Anything heavier than those baits and I always reach for my Leviathan Omega swimbait rod. 

[Hammer 4]

What is your budget for a rod..? I have a couple in mind.

[Riverside.bassin]

Sorry for the little info I gave before. I probably won’t be using baits above 2 - 2.5 oz. Also my budget is around $150. 

[Hook2Jaw]

My Daiwa DXSB 8' Heavy Fast will toss beautifully down to ¾ and I haven't reached the upper limit yet, but I don't see any reason why it can't lob 6 ounces or more.  It's a tad lighter than it's rated, but it's a capable rod for a bit over a bill.

[Born 2 fish]

I really like my Dobyns fury 795 sb up to 3.5 oz.