I usually use a 7' rods across the board. If I am jigging or using a suspension bait I usually use a medium action rod because I feel like it leaves a little more slack for the bait to fall when I am working it. Sometimes that medium action makes it a little more scary when slinging fish into the boat!
For topwater/popping corks I use a medium heavy with a fast tip.
I will say that rod prices are absolutely outrageous. Especially for being a recent college graduate. I went yesterday and picked up 2 Academy brand, 7' Medium Heavy rods with a fast tip for $19.99. I'll see how they do this weekend.
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