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I'd say a 6 1/2 or 7 ft medium action is a great all-around rod for a variety of baits... that being said, if you have the money, it's better to have several rods for different applications. The 2 basics/must-haves, in my opinion, are a medium action spinning rod and a medium-heavy action casting rod. These will truly cover 99% of your fishing situations.