i usually have 4 rods with me for bass.

1.) 7' med hvy flippin' stick w/jig & pig or plastic.
2.) 6' 6" med crankin' stick w/crank, spinnerbait, or topwater.
3.) 7' med all purpose w/any type of plastics (grubs, tubes, t-rigged plastics, etc.)
4.) 7' med spinning w/weightless plastics, grubs, or a dropshot.