Confused by specific purpose rods

[Richyrich]

I bought one rod that says it is for crank baits. I have another that says it is for texas rigs. The stats on each are pretty dang similar. My problem is that I don't want to have to carry both around all the time.  Which of these two rods would bake the better choice for a single rod to use most of the time? I went a little crazy at the manufacturer's location and bought a rod that I ordinarily would not have.

 

Rod 1: 7' M/H Moderate fast, 8-17lb test, 1/4-1oz lures. Recommended for Crankbaits, Jerkbaits, Rattlebait. A good quality rod touted for its high quality to cost ratio.

Rod 2: 7' M/H Fast, 10-17lb test, 1/4-3/4oz lures. Recommended for Jigs, Senkos, Texas rigs. A significantly higher quality rod from the same manufacturer.

 

[Glenn]

Of the two choices, #2 is more of an all-purpose rod.  The first rod is more suitable for baits with treble hooks, due to the moderate action.  

[dodgeguy]

Agree with Glenn. So if you throw. Treble hooked lures more than single hooks go with the moderate rod. If you throw jigs and plastics more go with the second rod. I would also use second rod for spinnerbaits and chatterbaits.

[Mike L]

As @Glenn mentioned the rods are designed for 2 different types of presentations based on their power and action description. 
 

To answer your question the MH/F rod would be the “better choice for a single rod to use most of the time” but only if that is what you do most of the time. 

 

The line and lure weight recommendation is only a guide. 
 

 

 

 

Mike

[Eric 26]

If it were me I would choose rod #1. I would pair it with braided line or low stretch mono ( suffix advanced) and use it for pretty much anything with a steady retrieve/reaction style baits. I throw Texas rigged tubes on a moderate/fast rod with 10 lb suffix advance and although I’m mainly catching moderate size bass I have no problems detecting the bite or bringing them in through moderate to heavy vegetation.

Edited September 12, 2021 by Eric 26
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[islandbass]

Glenn nailed it and I agree ? %. 
 

A question for you… what is making lean toward not being willing bring both with you when you go fishing? Having both with covers many typical situations. 
 

I get that sometimes we might have to just pick one, but on such days I do this, I sometimes wind up realizing, “Dagnabbit, I should have brought a different rod,” lol. I did this to myself about 3 times this season. ?

[Eric 26]

1 hour ago, islandbass said:

Glenn nailed it and I agree ? %. 
 

A question for you… what is making lean toward not being willing bring both with you when you go fishing? Having both with covers many typical situations. 
 

I get that sometimes we might have to just pick one, but on such days I do this, I sometimes wind up realizing, “Dagnabbit, I should have brought a different rod,” lol. I did this to myself about 3 times this season. ?

I agree with bringing them both. 

[WRB]

What reel and line do you plan to use? What type of bass lures do you use most of the time?

Tom

PS, you can return the rod you don’t need.

[Sphynx]

Unfortunately this is the question that anglers will be debating forever I suspect, trying to find "the one" in rods is a quest without end, as far as the difference, the taper of the rod is different, and possibly the composition of the graphite and any fiberglass in the rod. Just like most things in life, there are advantages and disadvantages associated with every choice, and the trade off for superior performance in one area comes at the expense of another area, so a true "one rod option" isn't likely, if I were forced to have just one rod, I'd probably settle for a MHF casting rod somewhere in the 7' to 7'3" range, if I were allowed a second rod a MF spinning rod about the same length as the casting rod would be it, it certainly isn't perfect, but I have caught a ton of fish armed with that pairing and have found it to be very, very versatile.