Best use for a 7' M/fast

[bugman]

I started using Baitcasters about two years ago. At that time I picked up a St Croix Premier 7' M/fast. Over the next two years I have bought other baitcasters from 6' M/fast to a 7.5' H flipping stick. I find that the 7' M/fast just sits there collecting dust. Am I mssing out on not using this rod? What would this rod be best suited for?

[Grey Wolf]

Cranks .

[Shadcranker]

Depends how much back bone the M action packs. Is stiff enough, it would be a good finessee jig and Tx rig rod. If not, it could be a great spinnerbait or rattle trap rod.

If none of that works it could be a great ebay rod.

[Guest DavidGreen]

Don't just let it sit there "you need to feed and care for a graphite rod by flexing it".

I have 3 of those blanks hanging on my shop wall waiting to be built..

IMPO

With the right reel, why not small plastics like 7" worms, or tubes, small spinnerbaits (in-lines, etc.), buzzbaits, jerk baits, make it an open water rod. No cranks.

I personally would keep trying different light baits with a Curado 101D strapped to it, I'd find something the rod is good for.

[huskertko]

I have this exact rod and I use it for light weight plastics, weightless plastics, but I also use it for spinnerbaits, small crankbaits and rattle traps.  It was my all around rod and I say was, because I bought a Loomis this winter for jigs and t-rigs, I am buying a dedicated crankbait rod in a couple of weeks, so this rod will become my primary spinnerbait rod.

[bugman]

Thanks for all of the replys. ReelMech I like your idea of using it for an open water rod. I think the main reason I let it sit was because I found out that I like to cast shorter rods. When I do want a longer rod for flipping/pitching/slop fishing it did not have enough bachbone. I will give it another try when I want to make long casts on large flats or hump fishing.

Thanks again

Gary

(bugman)