I havent really been into fishing until last year or so when I got my Flueger Medalist, Flueger Gold Medalist and an ultra-light spinning combo. I live 15 minutes away from Lake Murray in Lexington, SC and its a great lake. I recently bought a Flueger Element baitcaster (first baitcaster) and now i want a rod. My friends dad, who loves fishing, uses only bionic blades and I was very happy with the one he let me use last weekend. I don't know which one to get though. Ill be fishing in ponds (40 acre to 5 acre) and on the lake. Maybe the Saluda River. Ill be using it for largemouth, panfish, anything i can catch really. I have two median action rods already. Berkley Cherrywood and Shimano Coverger (sp-from DICKS). What length and action would be the most sutable for me? Ill be using 6-12 lb test. Nothing probably over that. Any help? and since its Bass Pros rod, is there anywhere i can get one for cheaper? I dont mind spending 80 dollar but if i can find one cheaper, why not?

Pic below is the bass I caught from my buddies 5 acre pond using a white buzzbait while wading about waist deep. Had to weigh at least 8. I lost the measurements but im 5'11 and that baby was big. Had to let her go to be caught another day. There a rule on posting pics like having a certain amount of post?

SouthernJeepn06

  WELCOME !! I use shorter rods 5'6" to 6'. A lot of folks like them longer (can't fight logic like that). Medium sounds OK for what you want to do. It all boils down to personal preference. Most of the Bass Pros arehaving sales now. Bionic Blades are $49 and change...

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