JohnnyB,
I’m new to this site. I live in Alabama and fish for largemouths & Spotts. My rod of choice is the new 7’1″ medium action G.Loomis jig and worm rod. This rod is very powerful yet it still has a lot of tip. It is rated for 10-14 lb. line and 1/8-3/8 oz. lures. Depending on the cover I use 10 or 14 lb. berkley vanish florocarbon line. I usually use a 1/4 oz. weight. There has been many days that I don’t use another rod. This rod is perfect for tubes, worms, and light jigs. It is also an awesome buzz bait rod. I have even thrown spinnerbaits and crankbaits with this rod. With that light tip you can throw any bait a mile. At first I thought it was a waste to spend that much money on a rod, but after using these rods my pockets are open. This rod is the lightest and most sensitive rod I have ever fished. Matched with florocarbon line you can feel every blade of grass, every tiny pebble, and you can even feel the bass breath on your lure. If I had to truly pick one rod to use this would be it.