Unlike some of you, I only have 4 combos. Slowly but surely I will build my arsenal, but I need to cover the basics first. So far I have:

 

Treble Hook Baits (and spinnerbaits)

Finesse Baits

Flip-n-Pitch

Ultra-Light

 

So, what would you choose as your next combo to buy, given my situation? I don't have enough money to buy different combos for, c-rigs under 1/4 ounce, 1/2 ounce, etc.

 

I am thinking a jerkbait/topwater combo, but I am open to all suggestions.

 

Thanks!

You need a mh-fast rod to cover everything between finesse and flip pitch.

jig.

X2

Well, I guess it's settled. New jig setup here I come! 

 

Thanks fellas for the input.

I'd set up a good MH or H action rod, at least 7 feet, and put 20lb fluoro on it, could be used for jigs, heavy T rigs, even C rigs.

 

I am not the type to set up a rod with 65lb braid for jigging, but I don't have nearly as much heavy cover.

You need a mh-fast rod to cover everything between finesse and flip pitch.

I agree a jig rod, but a rod that can also double in a pinch for the in between like jrob stated.

7'MH/F for sure as stated before. I have probably 6 rods in this rating. Indispensable to me

Do you fish spinnerbaits and cranks a lot?  I'd split those two up, since I use radically different rods for each.  For cranks, I use a moderate action rod with a ton of bend to help keep the bait pinned, and act as a shock absorber.  I cannot imagine trying to drive a big hook on a spinnerbait home with one of those rods.  For spinnerbaits, I use an x-fast action.  Something with some tip that loads easily, but a lot of back bone to drive that big hook home.  So often, I see anglers make the mistake of choosing a rod that is easy to cast over one that is more suited to the hookset.

What would you use the most?  J. Franco mentioned above some of the differences between a spinner bait and a crank rod.  A dedicated spinnerbait rod isn't a bad idea. A dedicated pitching rod isn't a bad idea.  Take the flip/pitch rod you've got and turn it into a bubba drop shot rod.  I don't know about you, but I catch fish on my bubba drop shot rig nearly every time out, moreso on the tough fishing days as opposed to the great fishing days.

jig.

x3. Your treble hook/spinnerbait setup can be used for topwater.

I will beat the horse and say 7' MH for jigs

Do you fish spinnerbaits and cranks a lot?  I'd split those two up, since I use radically different rods for each.  For cranks, I use a moderate action rod with a ton of bend to help keep the bait pinned, and act as a shock absorber.  I cannot imagine trying to drive a big hook on a spinnerbait home with one of those rods.  For spinnerbaits, I use an x-fast action.  Something with some tip that loads easily, but a lot of back bone to drive that big hook home.  So often, I see anglers make the mistake of choosing a rod that is easy to cast over one that is more suited to the hookset.

 

 

Well that just added a whole new perspective on things. Thanks for the input, maybe if I can save up some money I can scoop two nice combos on Black Friday!