I want to buy another rod and reel to have as another option to my current equipment.  I have been fishing for largemouth bass and some cats.

 

I own the following:

1) 7'2" Heavy spinning rod with Okuma Avenger 40  ( I use for Catfishing)

2) 6'6" ML spinning rod with a 2500 Shimano reel (wife's)

3) 7' MH casting rod (crankbaits, frogs, spinners, buzz)

4) 5' UL Daiwa Travel Spinning combo (old combo)

5)????? Spinning????

 

 

Any suggestions that I could own to fish Bass?

 

I do like the idea of having setups for certain techniques/lures/baits and I am leaning toward a spinning setup.  Plus I like being able to try/switch up what I am using quickly to see what the fish are biting on.

 

 

What is you're budget for this gear? That will help with more realistic suggestions. What will you be throwing primarily?

What is you're budget for this gear? That will help with more realistic suggestions. What will you be throwing primarily?

Sorry I guess I wasn't clear in my post.  I am just looking for recommendation on type of rod not brand or specific rod.  

 

As far as what I will be throwing, maybe weightless wacky rigs, spinners, shakey heads.

If I owned what you own and wanted another spinning outfit, I'd go with a 7' medium.  I don't know what kind of bait or lakes you usually fish, but that seems like an ideal rod length and power to fish everything I would want to fish with on a spinning outfit.  

Based on you're list, I would fill in with a spinning set up in the 6'8" to 7' range, medium or medium heavy depending..

I would agree with a medium/fast action rod, in whichever length is most convenient for you.

I would agree with a medium/fast action rod, in whichever length is most convenient for you.

 

X2.  I don't know why you don't already have one.  In my eyes this is an ideal power/action for bass fishing with a spinning rod.

I was also thinking of a rod to catch crappie, trout, or small sized bass.  Maybe a light or UL spinning rod?

7ft medium , probably the most versatile rod setup there is from what I use , jigs , texas rigs , crankbaits including lipless , jerkbaits , its goes on and on and on .

I was also thinking of a rod to catch crappie, trout, or small sized bass. Maybe a light or UL spinning rod?

I fish for all those species with a medium/fast. I've got a couple Berkeley Lightning Rods. One is a Shock and definitely worth the extra $10.

I personally don't like light/UL rods. They just aren't sensitive enough for me. A medium still has plenty of flex to keep small fish hooked, but also enough backbone to control larger fish. I also feel like I can cast more accurately with a stiffer rod.

6'8" MXF Spinning rod with a 2500 or 3000 size spinning reel for soft plastics.

I'd go 6'8 - 7ft medium casting or spinning setup. Cover finesse plastics, small topwaters/jerkbaits.

I was also thinking of a rod to catch crappie, trout, or small sized bass.  Maybe a light or UL spinning rod?

If you want to catch all those, a light/fast or a light/extra fast will serve you well.