For the small 1/4 ounce yellow magic I like a medium action spinning rod with braid to a short mono leader. You can get way more distance and accuracy out of your cast with this set up

Power Tackle PG-143 6'10"

I have my old Hendrix 6'6" MH spinnerbait rod. Throws them a long way and gets them in the boat

This! You can't beat it! I have an IM10X Allstar TWS. Best pop-r type lure rod ever made.

That was the BEST rod ever made for a YM and Pop-R. Zell Rowland worked with Morgan McCain to design it when Morgan owned Allstar.

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I have an older (6 or 7 years maybe) All Star jerk bait rod that works perfectly on my yellow magic. I know its not a high end rod (it was the expensive version in its day) but it works so well that I haven't felt the need to change.

I use a LEWS custom lite speed stick in the mag heavy, works really well for me and the way I fish.

St Croix Avid 68MXF

Dobyns Champion 704 glass

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Dobyns_Champion_XP_Glass_Crankbait_Casting_Rods/descpage-DNG.html
( wait until Black Friday & I'll bet Tacklewarehouse has 20% off )

you'll thank me later.

JD