After 20 years, I am retiring my current bass spinning rods and buying new ones.  So for some winter fun, I would love some opinions on lengths, actions, handle type and rod selections for:

1. Dropshot/Senko  Rod
2. Small Crankbait Rod
3. Jig/Worm Rod

I utilize baitcast for large crankbait, jigs, etc.  I have also always used cork handles and that has certainly changed.  I will be using a Shimano 2500 size reel.

Criteria - Rod Cost - $80 to $180, Good Warranty, Lightweight

Thanks to All

 

 

1. 6'8"-7" spinning, XF 

2. i like fast rods for small cranks, others may like mod or mod-fast. 7", baitcaster if it can cast the crank

3. 6'8"-7" baitcaster, F or XF

It is common to see rods in the 7'6" range for all of these, I just like them shorter than that. I recommend St. Croix Avids or used G Loomis at your price range but there are many great brands out there.

An Avid spinning 6'8" M/XF would work but not be ideal for drop shot and would be a good choice for senkos and small jigs/plastics. Ideally #1 would be two different rods but you can easily get by on one.

 

Phenix M1 MXS78M - I've used it for all three of those techniques paired with a 2500 size Shimano reel and have caught more fish on that combo than all my others combined.