Ideally I'd like a rod that is 7'6" - 8' Casting Rod with Heavy Power and Moderate Fast Taper that is rated for baits 1 - 4 oz. But most the 7'6" Rods are Fast or Extra Fast rods for Flipping.
I have a rod I use now for smaller A-Rigs and Swimbaits weighing no more than 1/2 oz - 1 oz. It is 7'3" MH with a Moderate Fast Taper which I really like. However I don't think it's not long or powerful enough to sling a larger A-Rig that weighs 2-4 oz.
So what I am wondering is anyone using 7'6" - 8' Rods with a Fast or Extra Fast taper? Any advantages for this pattern? Or should I keep trying to find a rod in that length / power with a slower taper?
My school of thought is a moderate fast taper will aid the type of cast I'd use with this rig and allow the fish that moment to turn with on bait (just like with crankbaits and other swimbait techniques) for better hookups. I would be using 65 LB Braid with this setup.