What length and type (graphite or fiberglass) of rod is good for:

-Flipping and Pitching

-Topwater

-Finesse

-cranking

-etc.

There is no right answer for this, they are guidelines for each but it comes down to personal preference.

He is right.  For a long time I used a 6'6" rod when i was pond fishing in my younger days.  Now i use both a 6'6" and a 7' mh along with othe spinning gear witch all has been upgraded to my own preference.

There is no right answer for this, they are guidelines for each but it comes down to personal preference.

VERY true, but here's what I use/suggest: (BTW - Length probably the biggest personal preference so I won't suggest that, I personally have mostly 7 ft rods)

- Flipping/Pitching - MH power with a fast tip if used for both ....... if just for flipping H power

- Topwater (treble hooked) M with a moderate fast tip ..... up to a MH for bigger topwater baits

- Finesse - M power with a fast or extra fast tip

- Cranking - M power with a moderate tip for most cranking ......... Deep cranks MH power with a moderate tip

This thread might help:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1141187546

Check out St croix's web site.  http://www.stcroixrods.com   got to their rod selector and it will ask you question on how, what and where you plan on fishing and give you the recomended rods.

just remember any rod can catch a fish