a friend of mine bought a baitcasting rod last year and he decided it isnt really for him so i took it off his hands for the time being, its a shimano  compre medium heavy medium fast 6' 6" , what do you guys think? these rods any good? Worm rod? what would you use this for? i do need a jerkbait rod since i broke mine last year, could i get away with this or is it for me to be using med with a fast taper?

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Compre is a decent rod. It would make a nice topwater rod... Also good for light plastics and jig applications.

I use a 6'8 for jerkbaits but that should work as well.

Give it a whirl; I think you'll like it.

I use a MHMF for deeper crankbaits. You may want to give that a try.

I have a 6'6" m xf spinning rod. It's best with light cranks.

i have that same rod and use it for treble hook baits 1/2 oz and smaller and love it.

Shimano says this is a crankbait rod. 

obivous answer , cranks.

Do me a favor grey, explain to me how to obviously tell the reasoning behind why its obviously as crank bait, I'm here to learn

Actually here's a link to a website I found that explains in detail rod actions, it may came in handy for someone else http://www.allfishingbuy.com/Fishing-Rods-Action.htm.. For when things aren't so obvious

I have a 6'6" M-Med Fast Compre (the older brown blank).  I use it for topwaters, especially smaller spook-type walking baits.  I prefer the shorter length for tip-down presentations like this and it's been a great rod.  I bought it for $30 on clearance last year and it's one of my favorites to fish.  Quick enough tip for working the walking baits or topwater poppers, or even smaller crankbaits, but a slower action for keeping them buttoned up on the treble hooks.