Light action rods with braid has been a preference this year when using 1/24 oz and 1/16 oz jigs and soft plastics. I figured why not try a medium action 6' rod with larger reel and see if casting distance was the same as well as long distance strike sensitivity and solid hook sets. I wasn't disappointed.

My partner who only use 1/24 oz jigs, one color Crappie Magnet (boring if you ask me) and a 5'6" light action rod did as well as me and we totaled 106 fish, ending the trip at 12:30pm when the sun got too bright. At times I was hitting fish more often but we also had at least 10 doubles. I also has along the 5'6" light action rod with a spincast reel for comparison and did as well.

So what it comes down to are the basics: right lure, right areas, right presentation, right depth. Nothing will change my opinion as this isn't the first time I've used a medium action rod with small lures.

Note: fish caught: mostly crappie from 10-11", many sunfish (what fighters), a few small bass and 6 YP. Of course you couldn't ask for a better morning with clouds and intermittent light rain. Once we find fish in an area, we beat it until we have to move.