I used to have a 6'6" Light action rod for Dropshotting but I broke the tip off a couple of weeks ago. I now found a 6'6" Medium light action Shimano rod I may want to purchase. Would the Shimano be more ideal for Bass fishing? People told me the Light action rod I used to have didnt possess enough backbone. Will the Shimano be better being that its a medium light?

I would opt for a M.  Check out the Crucial DropShot 6'8 MXF.

Depending on how much you want to spend, I love using my BPS Extreme XPS 6'6 M for drop shotting and shaky heading. Feels great, sensitive and all, and has a pretty solid back bone.

I prefer a ML over anything else.

If you spend enough money on a quality rod, you can use a medium and still have the sensitivity.  I'm currently in the market for a new rod and I'm looking Falcon and St Croix.  I should be able to use a medium action rod and still have enough sensitivity for dropshot  and enough backbone to set the hook quickly.

So, a good quality medium should be fine.  A light action works too, just a personal preference I think.

I would opt for a M. Check out the Crucial DropShot 6'8 MXF.

I second that (though, I have the 7'2" MXF)

Kistlers Graphite Series drop shot special is a nice rod for the money. I've been using mine for 2 years with no complaints.

I too prefer ML, but I have used M and MH depending on the conditions. If your surroundings allow it, bump up to at least 6'8" or better yet 7' for rod length. The extra length will give you more leverage and line control, two big pluses in my drop shot book.

I use a Lamiglas drop shot special rod, but I've used my bro's 6'6" mh compre. Even though it was a two piece, it worked quite well.

The rod that I use depends alot on how I rig the hook. If I am useing a small exposed hook I use a ML. My friends call it a noodle rod but it has put bass in the boat up to 10 lbs. You don't have to set the hook with it exposed. You just lift up on the rod and the fish is on. If I am useing a offset hook and I am rigging it texas/weedless. Then I bump it up to a Medium action so I can have the backbone to ****** the hook through the worm and into the fish.

I use a G-Blank 6'8 ML or a Dobyns 703SXF (Better balance and more backbone.)

Depending on how much you want to spend, I love using my BPS Extreme XPS 6'6 M for drop shotting and shaky heading. Feels great, sensitive and all, and has a pretty solid back bone.

I got to use one, and I'll confirm

I want one now  (Bait Monkey down boy) ;D

Depending on how much you want to spend, I love using my BPS Extreme XPS 6'6 M for drop shotting and shaky heading. Feels great, sensitive and all, and has a pretty solid back bone.

I got to use one, and I'll confirm

I want one now (Bait Monkey down boy) ;D

I am not as impressed with BPS Extreme rods as I am with their reels.  For a little bit more money, you could get a Falcon that has tons of sensitivity and good hookset capability.  My buddy swears by their Lowrider series with is around $100.  BPS is at least $75-85 I think.  They are not near as sensitive in my opinion.

I use a Abu Conolan (only think I can afford right now) and it has a nice feel to it from an anglers perspective.  But after using the same exact bait on my buddy's Falcon, there is a world of difference.  My taste in rods have changed this season as far as what I want in a rod and the Falcon is starting to fit the bill pretty well.  Each brand has better uses for certain types of baits.  The Faclon Lowrider is great for small jigs.  If you get a ML action or a M action Faclon, I'll bet you will not be disappointed.

I'll give you an example.  The local lake is heavily fished.  My buddy misses hooksets left and right because the bass will nibble at a 5/16oz. jig all day but not long enough for him to react to it in time.  He'll feel a tug-tug and then it's all over.  The human brain just can't quite react fast enough for these small 1-3lb bass.  Well, his can't anyway!  (haha).  The point is, I struggle to get a nibble and he's setting the hook left and right and catching fish when I haven't caught one yet on a jig.  He can feel the bottom entensely and I can't feel much of anything.

The better the quality rod, the better your chances of catching a fish.  I've learned that the hard way this season as I become more of a serious angler.

The rod that I use depends alot on how I rig the hook. If I am useing a small exposed hook I use a ML. My friends call it a noodle rod but it has put bass in the boat up to 10 lbs. You don't have to set the hook with it exposed. You just lift up on the rod and the fish is on. If I am useing a offset hook and I am rigging it texas/weedless. Then I bump it up to a Medium action so I can have the backbone to ****** the hook through the worm and into the fish.

I use a G-Blank 6'8 ML or a Dobyns 703SXF (Better balance and more backbone.)

Please do tell more about the Dobyns.   I would like to know what you think of that rod. Thanks!

Please do tell more about the Dobyns. I would like to know what you think of that rod. Thanks!

It is an amazing rod. Very ballanced, extremely light, and great for weedless dropshoting. If I didn't have the G-Blank rod already, both rods would be a Dobyns rod. I love it so much I just ordered five more to replace some of my other rods.