I want to purchase a versatile casting rod for bass fishing. Like I want to use it for swimbaits, spinnerbaits, some jigs, chatter baits, stuff like that.

Extreme mission type f.

Champion 734. Fits that bill for me.

The extreme mission or either of the 711 rods (megabass) 

I use a Cherrywood HD MH for those, especially jigs and square bills. (I have a dedicated rod and reel for deeper cranking. It uses mono and the reel is 21 to 23 or so IPT.)

The Cherrywood, being part fiberglass, imparts an action I really like on the jigs.

I use IM8 Daiwa rods, 6'6" and 7', for most other things save deep cranking.

Regards,

Josh

It would probably be a 7'2" MH/XF Crucial. It is a excellent rod and I have used it for everything. I don't know if they still make that rod in the cork grips or how it compares to the old eva ones. But if you can find a older one its a good buy.

Depends on your budget really... A 7' true MH fast action rod would be very versatile. When I say a true MH, I mean that an Abu Garcia Veritas fished about a half power more compared to the Kistler Helium II LTX and Fenwick Aetos MH's that I have.

I think most people start with a MH/F as their first casting rod, and then start to specialize by techniques afterwards. That's what I did, and see others here do, too.

Dobyns Champion 734 or 735 

Any 7' Medium Heavy Fast Action (1/4-1oz)

I think I'm going to buy the 7 foot medium heavy, fast action g loomis e6x 843c mbr.

I think I'm going to buy the 7 foot medium heavy, fast action g loomis e6x 843c mbr.

that was gonna be my next choice. I have that rod in e6x and imx and it's great

7 foot to 7 foot 3, generic medium heavy or 4 power rod.  My choice is a Dobyns 734c in the Champion or Fury series.

I have a ML Carrot Stix, it can handle just about everything; jigs, cranks, small swimbaits, spinner baits, frogs, buzz baits, ect.  It sounds like you might want something a little heavier than a ML so I suggest a 7' Carrot Stix Wild Wild Orange Casting Rod. 

Dobyns 734/735 blanked rods

Phenix 714/715

Lamiglas 734/735

St. Croix Mf

7' medium/fast or mh/fast, depending on the manu. 

Abu garcia-Veritas casting rod, micro guide, medium heavy what do you guys think of this rod?

7' legend elite mhf.  Followed closely by 6"10" *** mf.   I really like that 6'10" fo some reason.  6'6" avid mf does EVERYTHING well, mine is used exclusively for lipless cranks.

7' mh power mf action falcon bucoo! The most versatile and sensitive rod you will find for a hundred bucks.

By far the most versatile rod I've used and currently own is the Megabass X7 Extreme Mission. The only thing is its a 7'5 rod so it's a tad tip heavy.

My favorite is my 6' 9" MH/F Veritas with a 7.3:1 *** sitting on it. Light, sensitive, and casts like a dream.

I like Veritas rods enough that I have 3 flavors: 6'6" M/F 2-piece, the above mentioned, and a 7' M/M.

Megabass Extreme Mission!

Or Black Elseil X4

Or XX Diablo Spec R

Whatever I want to throw, those 3 on deck will do it.

As to do it all reels to go with them:

TDZ 105

Shimano 15 Conquest 100 HG

Steez 100. Or 103HA

Rather than be specific I'll offer you a couple of choices.

For about $80.00 If you can find a Team Daiwa rod I think you will be happy with it. The new Tatula XT is also a very nice rod to consider at $100.00. At a higher price point you may want to look at an

Abu Garcia IKE power rod for $149.00.

I have two Team Daiwa rods and an IKE rod.

I'm very happy with all of them.

MBC70MHF Spinnerbait 7' MH Fast 1 12 - 20 3/8 - 1 4.6 3 what do you think of this rod it's a mojo bass st croix rod

I use the Abu Garcia Veritas (1st gen) 6'9" MH/F. It's a 2-piece rod, so I have no issues carrying on the bus or subway. I use it for everything: jigs, spinnerbaits, frogs, a few swimbaits. It feels a little stiff, but it's pretty sensitive from my experience. You can get a new one for like $45 online now