Cliff Hall

Hey, guys. Thank you for all of the replies. To clarify a bit, I am looking to use this rod for speckled trout while inshore fishing in Louisiana. Mirrodines, Mirrolure Fat Boys, and plastics down to 16th oz will all be on the menu. From what you guys are saying, I think the ML/F makes a lot of sense. I try to incorporate as many bass fishing concepts/techniques as possible into my inshore fishing game because you guys dive a bit deeper. Those speckled trout can be as finicky as any fish out there.

Hey guys, so, I know this topic has been covered ad nauseam. Also, I can assure you guys that I have extensively looked through the forum before posting another one of these threads. My problem is I am in the market for a custom rod and, before making an expensive purchase, I want to know it will be right for the specific purposes I intend to use it for. So, to get to the point, why is it that people usually go to refer to power as being the dominant variable when considering treble hook rods/rods that need to consistently provide pressure and load? I usually like fast tips to retain as much sensitivity as possible (i know there are other contributing factors to sensitivity) and was wondering if I could get a Medium light rod to also have the same tension purposes with treble hooks. I want a rod for wade fishing that can be versatile enough to throw both jerk baits and light plastics. I usually fish Medium/fast for almost everything but I thought jumping down to a Medium Light/Fast would be an easier transition than all the way to Medium Light/Moderate. Sorry for the thesis and thanks for the help!