I just bought a 7:1:1 citica from the flea market(go look at arvs post, very cheap curado and others left) but anyways, id plan to use it for spinnerbaits and some topwater so i figured a 7' MH F. Am i going about this the right way?

Sounds good to me

Also, anybody wanna recommend good rods under $100 for this purpose?

I have grown fond of Shimano's convergence line, about 59-65 bucks lifetime over the counter warranty. I also use bps cranking sticks, and I really like them as well for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and Sammy type lures.

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St.Croix Mojo, Shimano Compre, Shimano Clarus, and Abu Garcia Veritas and Vendetta2 are all tried and true in that price range. Best thing is this setup is EXTREMELY versitle. You ca use that rod length and power for just about everything, with the exception of finesse tactics.

A 6`8 MH F Compre would be a good pair up.

Anything under $100 by Shimano, St Croix, or Fenwick will serve you well. I have been using St Croixs almost exclusivly the last few years, after a few years of using Fenwicks almost exclusivly. I honestly think, the Fenwicks were better bangs for the buck in the sub $100 range, and I think when looking at some new rods to fill out holes in my arsenal this off season I am going to get some more Fenwicks in the boat. I have always liked Shimano reels, and am deffinatly condsidering some of there rods too, based on word of mouth, the over the counter warranty, and the fast I like there reels so much.

In that price range - for what you are looking for I'd take a look at the Fenwick Smallmouth bass rods. Specifically the 6'10" MH MF (medium heavy power and Moderate fast taper). I bought one this past summer and it is phenomenally light but has great backbone with a nice tip for spinnerbaits and even soft swimbaits. I used it more for soft swimbaits personally but I did toss spinners on it as well and found it to be well suited for both.

Mike D