THIS... The one 4 power

If Gaary still owned the compy maybe... But overpriced Shimano... No thanks

I'd buy North fork composites before Loomis anymore

The NFC is also not split grip

A used NRX or GLX. If new then a IMX-Pro

What he said, except nix the IMX-Pro. I have one and there's better rods for less money than the IMX series.

All depends on the weight of the jig and the wire-size of the hook. Heavier jig, heavier wire-size means stouter rod and more heavier line size.

I use Kistler Z-bones, both older vintage and newer. Most of the older rods were custom-built with full-length cork and moderate-fast action.
Actually like the MF-action with the heaver wire-size hooks. Feel it starts hook penetration quicker, then progresses on to the back-bone part.

Kistler Z-bone 3MH action for finesse shaky-heads, etc., 12-15# line.

Kistler Z-bone 4MH action for medium jigs, heavier shaky-heads 15-20# line. Good all-round rod.

Kistler Z-bone 5H action for heavy jigs, heavy wire-size hooks, Carolina-rig, 20# line or braid.

The 3MH is no slouch pulling 6-7 pounder out of timber with 15-17#line, but the you can pull as hard as you like with a 5H.

Almost all come in lengths of 7', 7'3", 7'6" or some 7'10". But new Kistler's are split-grip.

JMO

This^^^^

I have a couple of the Champion Extreme HP's. The balance nicely but I think my IMX-Pro's are more sensitive. Also considering their made in China their a bit over priced at full retail.

You said you want the "best" so to with the top of the line Loomis. It is the most sensitive rod out there.

Best for $350. Ain't trying to spend no $700 on a rod, bro

I would go with the Megabass Orochi XX Diablo Spec R if you wanted a MH with fast tip or the Megabass Orochi XX Perfect Pitch for a H. The Braiilist is great as well but I like the 7' 2" length better.

Dobyns Champion Extreme 745

Sold out on the web site and it appears to be a split grip.

+1

So many great rod out there for sure!!

Exactly, there are a lot of different brands of rods that would do the job just fine. Its hard to say which is best, it all depends on what you like.