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Thanks everyone for your help.

My sons are older; 20 and 22. They'll be throwing a variety of baits. Mostly crankbaits, top water and divers. They'll use whatever is working for that body of water, water depth and weeds so I'm thinking a med/heavy is better? As for budget, I'm thinking of the Ugly Stik Elite which are about $50. I'm just trying to decide between 6 1/2' OR 7'. Also, all the combos for the Daiwa Revros 3000H are set up with an 8 1/2' or 9' rod. Why so big? Am I OK with a 6 1/2' or 7' ugly stik for the Daiwa? Lastly, are there any advantages of a 1 piece over a 2 piece other than space? Thanks everyone for your help.

I bought my 2 sons a Daiwa Revros 3000H and Pflueger President 30 spinning reels and I want to find the right size rods for these reels. I've search everywhere on the internet and the info I've found is a little confusing. They only freshwater fish mostly for bass. When I searched for the Pflueger, the results were anywhere from a 6 ft to a 7.5 ft rod. When I searched for the Daiwa, the results were an 8.5 ft to a 9 ft rod. Why such a discrepancy when the 2 reels are basically the same size? I'm only looking at Ugly Stiks Elites, but I don't know if I should get a 6 ft, 6.5 ft or 7 ft rod. I think a 7.5 ft and certainly a 8.5 or 9 ft rod is way too big especially if they'll mainly be fishing from a row boat. Am I wrong? Also, any thoughts on Med vs Med/Heavy and 1 or 2 piece?