Hey Guys,

Just wondering if you think that a certain rod could be effective for spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and maybe even buzzbaits. Does a spinnerbait/buzzbait rod require the same qualities as a crankbait rod (soft tip, moderate action)? I just bought a new revo, and am looking for a rod that I could use for blade baits and cranks.

Really I do prefer fast/xfast tips for anything with single hooks on it while mod/slow for anything with treble hooks hanging from it.

Yeah, it'll be difficult to find one rod that would fish both those types of lures well.

I may bre the minority here, but I like a med action rod for my spinnerbaits as well.  Depending on what you want to spend, the absolute best rod for this particular action from my experience has been my Steez Wylie rod - it's only available in Japan though.  I bought mine through PLAT.

The St. Croix AVID AC66MF is my "all-around" baitcaster. Although it is rated Fast Action, it has a soft tip. I use is for all medium weight treble hook lures (crankbaits, jerkbaits, topwater) AND spinnerbaits & buzzbaits. It is NOT appropriate for soft plastics or jigs which require a rod with a firm tip.

I use the CBR 845 as my primary larger spinnnebaits and buzzers rod but it fish med/deep crankers very well, this is what it was designed for.