I have both working in tandem with either casting jigs, or swim jigs
When I know that I am drifting or anchored over sticky grounds, I keep a 6-inch piece of wooden dowel in my pocket so when the snag occurs, I can wrap the braid three or four turns around the dowel and break the snag safely, rather than damaging the rod and reel, or my limbs
For fly rods, 9 is the industry standard
Product Description Daiwa Saltist Inshore Spinning Rods The Daiwa Saltist Inshore are perfect for fishing for many different varieties of saltwater species from east to west coast
Dobyns Champion XP DC 702SF Pros Tangle-free Fuji K-Guides with Alconite inserts Ultra-premium cork handles Covers multiple techniques with no drop off in quality Cons Anglers who prefer EVA may not like the cork handles Key Features Length: 7 feet Action: Medium light action Power: Fast Lure Weight: to 1/2 ounce Split grip cork handle Rodmaker Gary Dobyns may have left the spinning rod nirvana of California for the bubba country of Texas, but hes true to his roots with the Champion XP spinning rod, a fast action, cork-handle rod