whats the difference between pitching rods, flippin rods, cranking rods, worm rods and all of those other types of rods out there. would be great if somebody could clarify that with me ;D

the differences are alot, they are all specially built for the lure that is meant to be thrown with them.

Maybe this will help:

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

Specifically:

Technique specific rods are for "enthusiasts".

Almost all your fishing can be done with just

one rod. Beyond that, you only "need" three rods:

Spinning: 6 1/2' or 7', M or MH, Fast Action

(soft plastics and light lures)

Baitcasting: MH or H, Fast Action

(jigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and all single hooks)

Baitcasting: MH, Moderate Action

(all treble hook lures)

Here's another thread currently running withy

specific suggestions:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1267390133

Maybe this will help:

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

Specifically:

Technique specific rods are for "enthusiasts".

Almost all your fishing can be done with just

one rod. Beyond that, you only "need" three rods:

Spinning: 6 1/2' or 7', M or MH, Fast Action

(soft plastics and light lures)

Baitcasting: MH or H, Fast Action

(jigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and all single hooks)

Baitcasting: MH, Moderate Action

(all treble hook lures)

thank you so much man that saved me loaaaads of time THANK YOU.

tight lines all 

the differences are alot, they are all specially built for the lure that is meant to be thrown with them.

Wow! Great answer! You really clarified things with that one.

haha what can i say, i was actually going to look up a good explanation for him, but my poker tourny started so i could and thats what i thought up real quick. ;D

haha what can i say, i was actually going to look up a good explanation for him, but my poker tourny started so i could and thats what i thought up real quick. ;D

HA i would have done the same   8-)