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Thanks for all the advice, after reading this all the response I will go with the bps rod that's on sale. Only reason I threw the other brand of rods out there is because a local guy had them used. So I will be buying the rods online tomorrow. I'm assuming I would get the 7" m fast for the spinner correct?

Bass Pro Shops has the Pro Qualifier XPS Trigger Rods on sale. I was there yesterday and checked them out. I couldn't get any help they were swamped with customers. I have no idea on what rod specs to buy for my bait applications. I throw 1/4,3/8,1/2 spinnerbaits. I'm fishing off a boat on a lake with mild to med cover. What would be a good rod choice for the spinnerbait? What is a good length, action, m or mh? I also throw jiggs 3/8, 1/2 should I get a different rod for that or could I share the same rod? If I need another rod for the jigg application what would you suggest? I found a guy local that will sell me his shimano cumara 7'0" medium fast action model #cuc70m, Would this be a good spinnerbait or jigg rod?. He also has a shimano cumara 6'9" medium heavy ex. fast actions model #cuc69mh. Thanks in advance

New to boating and this forum. I'm a licensed car dealer and have not really seen any fishing boats at the auction I go to just ski boats. At the auction the other day they had a mint 2008 Tracker Targa 175 Sport that is powered by a Mercury 115 HP 4-Stroke Motor. 30th Anniversary Edition only 10 hrs. This boat is equipped with vinyl cockpit flooring with snap in carpet, built in side storage, in floor rod locker storage, flip up rear seats, bow cushions, rear boarding ladder, and much more. I bought the boat and have took it out a few times to bass fish. Does anyone own one of these boats? I would like some feedback if you do. I only fish for bass is this over kill and designed for more of a all around fishing boat? Its nice to have the seating area and windshield. thanks for any input.

Thanks for all the input it is much appreciated. I wanted to make sure this would be a good setup before I lined it up and went out. I will be testing the waters tomorrow and see how I do. Thanks

Hello guys, I'm new to bass fishing only a few months under my belt. I been using a bps $35 rod and reel combo for the last few months catching bass here and there on it. My wife surprised me last night and came home with a new setup for me. She went to bps and bought me a Carbonlite 7" power med auction fast 4-12lb rod, with a Shimano Stradic c14 2500F. Its super light and feels waaaaaaay better than my old combo I was using. I use plastic worms and mainly setup drop shots, t-rigged and carolina rigging. My question is would this be a good setup for what I'm doing? Do these two go together as a good combo? Could I use top waters or jigs with this setup? Thanks in advance for any input