I know there are some somewhat understood rules of rod type choices for styles of fishing but, I have noticed that I tend to go against those teachings lol.

What do you like? Do you like a fast action (stiff rod) for jigs and bottom type presentations? What do you like for float (slip or fixed) presentations? When do you prefer a stiffer rod to a more limber rod? How stiff is too stiff and how limber is too limber? Does the logic change at all if you (like me) still dabble in the dark arts of live bait?

I know these are a lot of questions but to be honest, in my area we are on a streak of crap weather and non-stop rain that is causing horrible water conditions, so I can't go fishing right now and I'm bored.