I've been using mostly a 6' 3" MXF St. Croix Legend Xtreme. Sometimes use my 5' 9" MXF for 'ducer jigging and 6' 10" MLXF or MXF if that's what's in the boat. I can't really say which one is best. I think the 6' 3" is the happy medium. Been using 12lb Nano w/15lb flouro leader. Power Pro...