Do you fish the trestles or causeway a lot? A medium heavy is nice for 3/8 and 1/2 oz jigging that deep water. Also moves a redfish good if your fishing for reds in the marsh.

Since you already have a spinning that's good with popping corks that's the route I would go.

The only MH rods I own get used for bass fishing. I dont find they are sensitive enough for me to detect subtle trout bites in the winter. I fish exclusively with ML and M inshore. Not saying thats the only way though, just what works for me.

Thanks. The spinning setup is great for popping corks. It has a lure rating of 3/8-3/4oz and an 8-17 line rating, but fishes in between a M and MH. We fish out of seabrook, but have not done many trips to the Trestles or Causeway thus far. We have mostly been fishing in and around Lake Borgne. My father and I fished Delacroix Pre-K and just were able to get a new boat last year so trying to find our way getting back into it.

What lengths do you prefer?

Honestly.....its very difficult to find a rod sensitive enough to feel that subtle bottom bite on a tail that has enough backbone to effectively work a top without wearing out your wrist. They exist, but not in the price range you are looking for. This one will get you close. I have this rod with either a lew's tourney pro or a shimano chronarch. nice set-up without breaking the bank.

What price range would I have to jump to for that?

250-400.... H&H rods(not the bait company), Waterloo, Sarge Custom just to name a few

I could go up to $250. If I jump up to a pricier rod what length, power, and action should I get?

Definitely go with lews. I'm fixing to make the switch and I fish higher end Shimano and Daiwa. Get a good medium light rod that loads up well and you will cast fine


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I'd pair that lews with a Duce Rod.. 7' med action and fast tip.....

I just got the Curado 200HG.. Awful sweet...12 # seagur Fluoro Abriz-x line... I half spool all my trout reels with with 20# as filler... Topshot one with 12# floro, several with 15# floro.

Suffix "Seige" is also a great mono line I spool with my spare rods and reels that my friends use.

NOFOX, PM sent for a custom rod builder

Baitcast setup for inshore
 

That really depends on personal preference. If you are going to buy a high end rod I recommend you call some of those companies I listed or search out other custom builders and talk to them about what you want and what you are willing to spend.

You may be better off buying a lower priced rod and seeing what fits you best before dropping the cash

I may do this or I may just go with something in the $150 range and get a 3rd setup next year.

Not sure I want a full cork handle, but a buddy recommended a Crowder E-series lite in either:
7' ML (8-15lbs) F (1/4 - 5/8oz) or
7' M (10-17 lbs) F (5/16 - 1oz)

Other options I am thinking about are the:
Lews Custom Speed Stick Inshore 6'9" M (8-15lbs) F (1/16 - 3/4oz)
TFO Tactical Inshore 7' M (6-12lbs) F (1/4 - 3/4 oz)

The Lew's rod seems interesting, but I can't find any reviews on it online.

Just wanted to say thanks for everyone's help. After speaking with another friend and going to a local store to play around with rods, I think I am going to get a Kistler Helium 3 with 15% off. So my last question is should I go for 6'8" or 7' considering it is my first baitcaster and I have a 7'2" 13 Fishing spinning outfit?

Kistler Helium 3 Light/Medium-Heavy (10-14lb) Fast (3/16 - 7/8 oz)

Go to Puglias on Veterans and check out some rods. The TFO are really sweet for a good price. I have also been liking the 13 fishing rods and for $100 they can't be beat.

Baitcast setup for inshore
 

7 foot. This ain't bass fishing.

Btw I have a 7 foot medium heavy Dawai zillion rod that's the same price range as that kistler. You might want to compare.

You wont regret the helium 3.

UPDATE: Before ordering I emailed Trey Kistler and he talked me out of the light/med-heavy rod for inshore. I then procrastinated trying to decide between the ML fast (Trey's recommendation) or the M extra fast Helium 3. Tonight I looked on the Kistler site and they had $100 off the 7'0" ML extra fast zbone and there was a 15% off coupon code, so now I have a new zbone on the way.

Way more rod than I need, but $160 off seemed like a great deal and he subsequently said I could return the rod if I'm not satisfied.