advice pairing medium rod with large spinning reel

[voxborealis]

I have two Pflueger President XT SP40X spinning reels. One is paired with a 7' MH Daiwa Procyon spinning rod, which I use for throwing heavier lures. The rod is rated for 1/4 oz to 1 oz, but I find that anything less than 1/2 oz is pretty tough to cast. This eliminates a lot of the baits in my tackle box. Originally, I was going to use the second reel as a spare, but I am now thinking of trying to match it to a medium rod that is better suited for throwing my lighter lures. Thing is, I worry that a 4000-size reel is going to be too heavy or bulky for a M rod.

 

Any suggestions for pairing? Or should I simply get a proper medium combo.

 

(As an aside, I also have a Pflueger President 25 combo with a 6'6" M rod, but the rod is super noodley and acts almost like a ML. I use that for pan fishing and throwing really, really light lures. So I am looking for something in between the MH and the smaller rod for 1/8 and 1/4 oz stuff, and more finesse than the heavy things I use on the MH rod.)

 

 

[MickD]

Try to find a medium power rod with high reduction guides, like Fuji KLH or Microwave.  But not to worry, just about anything will work with the right line, like 10-15 pound braid.  I use a Stradic 4000 all the time with medium power 7 foot rods, works fine.

[bulldog1935]

I match my Stradic 4000 with St. Croix Legend glass 7'2" MM, 1/4-3/4-oz

 

I also match it with my 9' Lami ML and throw as light as 1/8 oz. 

 

It fishes great with either rod. 

One thought is match it to a longer M or ML rod, 7-1/2' to 8'

[ironbjorn]

I'd sell and put the money towards baitcasters for the weights you're looking for.

[voxborealis]

1 hour ago, ironbjorn said:

I'd sell and put the money towards baitcasters for the weights you're looking for.

Heh. I’m an old dog and not quite up to new tricks just yet. Maybe someday I'll teach myself baitcasting. I generally throw very light stuff…in the old days always on medium light, but the last few years I’ve upsized a bit. Mainly because I relocated and live near bigger water with some pretty husky pike. So the heavier lures tend to be big spoons and spinners for the toothy guys. The other outfits are for panfish and bass (not too many lunkers up here) and walleye.

1 hour ago, bulldog1935 said:

I match my Stradic 4000 with St. Croix Legend glass 7'2" MM, 1/4-3/4-oz

 

I also match it with my 9' Lami ML and throw as light as 1/8 oz. 

 

It fishes great with either rod. 

One thought is match it to a longer M or ML rod, 7-1/2' to 8'

Yeah, I had thought about going longer than 7’ to balance. Thanks for the tips.