After reading roadwarriors rod basics thread I have bought 3 reels...lews bb1 pro 7.1:1, lews bb1 5.1:1 and pflueger president spinning reel. I am wanting 3 rods to go with these reels to cover all my bases like he talks about. I want to keep it simple and catch fish. Cost for rods isn't huge concern. I like rods between 6 foot 6 and 6 ft 10. I fish from bank a lot so shorter rods are good plus my jon boat holds them better. Its a personal preference 

 

Take a look at the st croix mojo, avid and avid x lines. 

Did you read the "Best Rod" stickie?

A med heavy casting for the 7:1:1 a medium for the 5:1:1, med spinning rod. Length is personal preference 

I actually have been looking at st Croix rods. They feel Great 

I like st criox avid casting and avid x spinning rods.