So I was planning on buying either a M/F rod or M/XF rod earlier this year, but due to financial issues and chemo treatment which leaves me too tired to fish, I decided to that I would buy it next year. I was hoping to fish smaller spinnerbaits, squarebills, topwater and light or weightless soft plastics with this rod. I also want it to be a little shorter, like 6'8" which is easier to use with topwaters that you can walk.

 

Is there really much of a difference between M/F and M/XF? Most people prefer the extra fast tip for soft plastics and topwater, but does that still work as well with square bills?

No need for an xf in those applications. Keep in mind too that the terms are subjective. One company's F may be similar to another's xf etc. 

I have two Shimano Compre's (spinning). Both 6ft 6" med. Ones a fast, ones an extra fast. Darned if I feel any difference between the two.

I'd suggest choosing between a medium fast or medium-light extra-fast.

 

oe

5 hours ago, OkobojiEagle said:

I'd suggest choosing between a medium fast or medium-light extra-fast.

 

oe

I use a ML/XF for finesse, I'm looking more for medium action for heavier soft plastics and the other presentations listed.

 

I was considering the Major Craft Nanoace in 6'9" M/F which WRB recommended and is priced about right, but I'm constantly hearing people saying M/XF is so much better for soft plastics and topwater that I thought I'd ask.

Rather than starting a new topic, does anyone have any experience with the St. Croix Mojo Bas 6'8 M/F (jerkbait) vs the 6'8" M/XF (topwater) vs the 7'1" M/F (plastics) rods?

 

I am thinking I would generally like 6'8" better. It won't cast soft plastics as far, but easier to work a topwater with.