Not just any hole

I’m glad you brought this up. I agree ^^. I tried the champion c-rig rod and hated it. Way too stiff.

G. Loomis 875 JWR 7'3" Xheavy. 50# Power Pro main line and appropriate leader for the water being fished (usually 20# Big Game).

G. Loomis 875 JWR 7'3" Xheavy. 50# Power Pro main line and appropriate leader for the water being fished (usually 20# Big Game).

ALX Zolo Dragger (7'4) Works great for both jigs and CR's. I tried the Dobyn's (Champ series) and it wasn't as sensitive as the ALX for about the same price range. Not to start yet another debate on sensitivity (I don't own any Loomis) but I do own several Dobyns and really like them but when comparing the two side by side specifically for dragging a CR, I enjoyed the ALX more.

Sounds like the extra inch may just make a difference.

I use a Duckett Pro 8' XHVY for jigs but pulling a lot of fish out of thick reeds. 7'6" or 7'10 HVY should work well for both.

You make a good point

Now, how much further do you get that ol ball an chain out there with an extra inch of rod?

Several yards. It’s all in the tip and how it loads the weight.

It’s all in the tip, got it

for me it matters what I am using . I like a 7' 6 on both but when using a heaver weight and bait I want mt stiffer rod . When it's a smaller bait and weight i want a 7'6 with fast tip.

I throw a 7'6" Kistler KLX Heavy and a Dobyns 804C. All depends how deep and what cover I'm fishing. Brushpiles or grass it's the 804C. Open water (bridges and rock), the Kistler gets the nod.

NRX+ 894C
Dobyns 745C FH

I have 2 rigged up, falcon lowrider Amistad and 2nd is lowrider 7'6" swimbait rod with lews super duty 300 reel.