If you need to fish lighter line because the water's clear and you're fishing smaller baits, this is an excellent option. Anglers that prefer 6 to 8-pound line will appreciate this 6'8 medium-power rod for both smallmouth and spotted bass. It's a good choice for swimming grubs, pitching tubes or dragging small soft plastics and jigs. Also fishes jerkbaits, small crankbaits and topwaters well for those anglers that prefer spinning over casting rods.