I currently have 3 set ups. I have a worm/jig setup. I have a treble hook setup. I have a drop shot/ finesse setup.

 

What would be your next setup that you would add to this collection?

Spinnerbait rod.  Generally a bit shorter for closer in work, lots of backbone.

 

Frog Rod which can do double duty for buzzbaits.  Backbone but with a softer tip for casting and delaying the hook set a bit.

 

Squarebill rod.  I know you say you have a "trebels" rod but I am thinking something for the smaller cranks.  I prefer a 6-7, 6-8ish up to 6-10 rod, medium action with a crisp action but not too firm.  13 makes what I think is the perfect rod for this.

 

Flippin rod.  Not sure about your worm/jig but you'll want a MH/H rod with lots of backbone, fast action but the ability to flex when you ram that hook home so you dont rip it out.

 

Just suggestions.  Have fun!

Spinnerbait rod.  Generally a bit shorter for closer in work, lots of backbone.

 

Frog Rod which can do double duty for buzzbaits.  Backbone but with a softer tip for casting and delaying the hook set a bit.

 

Squarebill rod.  I know you say you have a "trebels" rod but I am thinking something for the smaller cranks.  I prefer a 6-7, 6-8ish up to 6-10 rod, medium action with a crisp action but not too firm.  13 makes what I think is the perfect rod for this.

 

Flippin rod.  Not sure about your worm/jig but you'll want a MH/H rod with lots of backbone, fast action but the ability to flex when you ram that hook home so you dont rip it out.

 

Just suggestions.  Have fun!

 Some good advice here. First I would add a pitching and flipping setup like McAlpine said. Something heavy or extra heavy depending on what cover or mats you have. Flipping and pitching is completely different in my opinion than just using a jig. 

 

Again as McAlpine said, I would add another treble hook rod for cranks mainly. something in the 7' medium power moderate action category maybe. 

 

I'll also say a top water rod for the same reasons as above.

 

Some rods have more than one purpose and i don't have every setup I would like to, but I catch plenty of fish. Would a different rod and reel set up help? I'm sure it would some, but in the end it comes down to what you want. Having a technique specific rod is nice, but not necessary in my opinion.

 

Good Luck!

Flip/Pitch

How many rods do you want to carry?

I'd for sure have one for moving, single hook baits.  Spinnerbaits, small swimbaits, etc.

topwater

What technique do you want to learn or like to fish that you don't feel your current set ups will allow you to do at the level you want?  That is the one i would get...

How many rods do you want to carry?

 

 

I would like to have one more setup. One possible to use several baits on the same setup

Spinnerbait rod.  Generally a bit shorter for closer in work, lots of backbone.

 

Frog Rod which can do double duty for buzzbaits.  Backbone but with a softer tip for casting and delaying the hook set a bit.

 

Squarebill rod.  I know you say you have a "trebels" rod but I am thinking something for the smaller cranks.  I prefer a 6-7, 6-8ish up to 6-10 rod, medium action with a crisp action but not too firm.  13 makes what I think is the perfect rod for this.

 

Flippin rod.  Not sure about your worm/jig but you'll want a MH/H rod with lots of backbone, fast action but the ability to flex when you ram that hook home so you dont rip it out.

 

Just suggestions.  Have fun!

The treble hook setup I have is what I throw square bills on as I do not throw a lot of deep diving cranks. Thanks this is some good info that I will look into when building my next setup.

Flipping rod. They're versatile because they can handle flipping and pitching, as well as swimbaits, small a-rigs, big crankbaits, c-rigs, etc. A good rod to have in the arsenal.

You have the basics covered. Consider what type of fishing and cover you fish most and work toward a technique specific setup you'll use most.

I like a 6'9" MH fast rod for what I consider a general purpose rod. I throw spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, buzzbaits, and even lipless cranks on it at times. I find that size to be a pretty good all around rod.

Flipping rod. They're versatile because they can handle flipping and pitching, as well as swimbaits, small a-rigs, big crankbaits, c-rigs, etc. A good rod to have in the arsenal.

What do you like to use as a flipping pitching rod?

You gotta decide what might be a good idea.  A dedicated spinnerbait/chatterbait rod might be a good idea.  I find that I use my dedicated wacky senko rig quite a bit.  If you fish medium to heavy cover, you might want to experiment with a bubba drop shot rig.

 

Do you fish very often with people who don't fish very much?  A couple of borrowers rigs might be in order.   I don't know.  Establish some fishing priorities & goals and go from there.

I know for me a 7'MH fast has been that.I just added another Carbonlite in that size to match my other one. I throw chatterbaits,swim jigs,football jigs,spinnerbaits,large t-rigs,etc...great multi purpose rod

I currently have 3 set ups. I have a worm/jig setup. I have a treble hook setup. I have a drop shot/ finesse setup.

 

What would be your next setup that you would add to this collection?

My question would be are you efficent with the three systems you have now..

Trying to expand the arsenal to fast can hurt in the long run.....

 

Good Luck & Tight Lines!

I don't think you "need" anything.

 

My next purchase would be something that was specific for one 

of my favorite techniques. For example, a jerkbait rig. Mine is an

Avid AVC66MF with a soft tip/ Scorpion/ #12 Sunline Super Natural.