I'd also highly agree to bring two rods. But, if you really want one rod for the job get a 9'6" rod. Just about right for drifting and jiggiing. Don't liisten to Os, he's getting to damned old to be using a baitcaster anymore. I'd say unless you're an expert throwing a baitcaster to definitely go with the spinning rod. I'l give you this advice too. I broke my beloved Kunnan baitcaster a few years ago. Wanted to replace it with a baaitcaster similar to it. Bought a Lami Ppro Graphite X96JCT. It's a wonderful driftrod. Guess what else it is????? Come to find out it's built for jigs. I have longer rods for my jigs but tried it out andworked realy good on the water.

Good luuck