Picked up a W&M Tessera yesterday, impulse buy.  Had looked at them a few times over the last month.  Ended up buying the 7' Spinnerbait/Worm rod. 

One thing the rod isn't is a worm rod.  Might make a decent spinnerbait rod, but still a little too soft.  It shines, however, as a crankbait rod.

Combined with a Citica E and 12 lb. CXX, it is a Bandit 200 slinging machine.  I was accustomed to having trouble casting the Bandit 100's and 200's.  Usually throw them on a 6'6 Fenwick HMG M with decent results.

Action is listed as Med. Fast, but it is closer to a straight Mod.  Very light with a good amount of backbone.

There are a few cons.  Hook hanger is in the wrong place (always put the d**n thing in front of the reel seat).  The cutout on the reel seat is a little rough.  Some of the smaller guides have quite a bit too much epoxy at the base.

Didn't think I would like it, but after one day of throwing nothing but crankbaits, I have to say it may be one of the best cranking rods I've ever used, even it that wasn't their intended purpose.

interesting... been looking for an affordable crankin stick

i really like that rod as a shaky head rod. i assume a Curado 200 E7 would be a perfect match.

played with the spinnerbait/worm rod the other day and thought the same thing...way too moderate for spinnerbaits and worms.

felt more like a cbr.

Burley, glad you posted this.  Bought the same rod with plans to use it as a cbr for mid runners/lipless but haven't had the chance to use it yet.  Now I'm sure I made the right choice.  Shop near me sells the rods for $76.95.  Might pick up another one.

The whole line feels like cranking sticks.

Actually, the crankin' stick feels more like a piece of wet spaghetti........

The whole line feels like cranking sticks.

I've not handled one that didn't feel far too whippy.  Wouldn't mind to have the jig rod to give it a shot, but it is just too wimpy.

My buddy picked up that rod the other day. I was messing with right before I read this post and was thinking it was too whippy for anything but trebles. Take the spinnerbait/worm writing off and it really does seem like a solid crankbait rod. Maybe topwater/jerkbait too.

If your looking for the sho nuff pup wood stick, the senko toad rod is a little stiffer with a light tip. My partner has that rod and complains about it being to stiff. I got the flippin rod wich is great and i got the jerkbait rod. The jerkbait rod is whimpy but thats what i bought it for.