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Thanks for the input everyone. Seems like I might need to take stock of what I really want to throw and maybe think about a few other options. Only reason Im trying to limit myself to one rod is that I usually bring 2 fly rods with me. Im primarily a fly guy, but in a canoe its just a lot easier to throw a spinning/casting setup as I dont have to deal with line management. And there's always another guy in the front of the boat that brings 1-2 rods as well, again primarily fly. Did an inventory on all the lures I throw and I think that gives me a better idea of what I really need. Thanks!

Looking to pick up a new rod for this summer. I'll be primarily fishing from a canoe and floating the susquehanna and tributaries for smallies. Id like a "one rod to rule them all" type solution as less gear in the boat is so much easier. Open to either casting or spinning, although Im leaning towards casting but would love to hear your thoughts. I throw primarily medium sized jerk and crankbaits, some soft plastic swimbaits, and a decent amount of topwater (whopper plopper, spooks, jitterbugs). Very occasionally I throw a handful of big swimbaits that weigh above the rating of the rod. But most of the lures I throw are 1/4-3/4oz. Would a crankbait specific rod really limit the type of fishing I can do? IE: can you still fish a finesse bait with it well enough? Im considering either a Dobyns (fury or maybe champion XP) crankbait rod, or a St. Croix mojo. Anything else I should consider? Any reel considerations would also be appreciated. All in all, Id like to keep total price of rod/reel around $350. Also, I should add, If there are solid rod/reel combos that cost significantly less Im all for it! Thanks!