Hello all. I konw there are many combinations that are specific to baits and style, but putting style aside, im trying to manage about a 4 rod setup that can cover the basics.

1: Daiwa procyeon (7'6" heavy) with a daiwa triforce 150i for flipping

2: Daiwa tierra (6'6" medium heavy) with a daiwa viento spooled with braid for jigs, spinnerbaits, frogs

3: Daiwa tierra (6'6" medium) with a shimano citica 6.3:1 starting fresh with a recommendation for a line for light to medium crankbaits

my question is, should i get another rod for worms and soft plastics? i was hoping maybe i could make this setup for flukes, creatures, and c-rigs using flurocarbon line. I was thinking about some all star rods cause i can get a discount but if you guys say other wisethats cool. I am hoping to not bust the bank with this setup so i guess the range shoudl be similar to the ones above (sorry not to sure of what the prices are). Any suggestion for this new set up would be awesome. any if you guys have any other suggestions for the rods mentioned above, i am more than willing to listen. anything to become a bit more efficient in a tournament without having to haul a bunch of rods around. thanks everyone.

I think a Stradic 2500/BPS Extreme 7' MH spinning combo would be a good addition.  I use mine for senkos, flukes, ikas and T-rigs.  It's a good value at ~$170.

Alternatively, you could also pair a Stradic or Daiwa Tierra reel with your All Star rod of choice.

so i guess the worm rod should use a spinning reel?  i was hoping to use another baitcaster.  what line shoudl it be equiped with and also what shoudl the specs be with the reel.  i was hoping to outfit this setup with flurocarbon.

If you're limiting yourself to just 4 rod n reel combo's AND unless you do a whole bunch of flippin, I wouldn't waste one whole combo on just one technique.  I would've bought a 7' Hvy action rod that could be used for C-rigging, plastic worm fishing and flipping.  A second rod would be a Med/Hvy 6'6" for deep cranks, big spinnerbaits, wormin, jigs, spoons, frogs, buzzbaits.  A third 6'6" medium action for crankbaits, senko's, topwaters, lipless cranks, spinnerbaits.  The fourth would be a 6' med action spinning rod for tossing finesse style baits, senko's, drop shotting, tubes, creature baits, etc.  

Eh, I just threw out a recommendation for what I'd use for soft plastics.  If you want baitcaster, go for it.  

Well so far everyone that i have fished with did flip so thats not to wasteful for me.  Just trying to make do with what i have.  what kind of specs do i want in the reel?  also would i be able to make a setup for worms and soft jerkbaits together?  im sorry if i sound a little picky.  thats why i listed my other setup so i can maximize efficiency in terms of use.  but thank you very much for everyones input.  oh yeah if you want to throw in line opinions that would be awesome.

Chris ' recommendation looks fine for me, when I 'm limited to 4 combos one of the selections is a spinning combo. The Stradic 2500 with it 's 33" IPT is a great reel for soft plastics because it picks up slack line in an eyeblink and has a poerful drag.

I was thinking about some all star rods cause i can get a discount but if you guys say other wisethats cool. I am hoping to not bust the bank with this setup so i guess the range should be similar to the ones above (sorry not to sure of what the prices are). Any suggestion for this new set up would be awesome.

If I were you I would use your 6'6" MH rods for t-rig worms, smaller jigs and add a 7' rod to the mix for c-rigs, frogs and maybe jigs and big spinerbaits.

You are lucky to get a discount, All Star is a good buy even at full price.

If you stick with the original question- Here are my suggestions for a worm rods... those ending in a 6 or 1 have tips light enough for senkos, flukes and other soft plastics (all will cast them but the 7's will require a better trained thumb) but none of them are great c-rig rods, I like 7' or longer for c-rigs. Depending on your price range and preferences, look at:

TAS786

TAS787

TAS806

TAS807

TAS826

P786

P787

AC WR-1

AC WR-2

AC SBR-2

I have had either the rod or the blanks of all the rods listed, I think ones ending in 7 are better worm rods but that is purely preference as I like a little heavier worm rods.

Reels, get something decent but no need to brake the bank on them... I used Abu 4600's for may years and none ever let me down. (and they are pretty cheap) Lots of good reels out there for less than $100

nice that is really helpful info.  is it wrong to try to group flukes and worms on the same rod?   just wondering

No, it's just a preference thing, I like a 7' rod for flukes and senkos (and a little lighter power)  but it's probably close to 50/50 if everyone answered.