Rods at the ready?

[wargoth]

I am wanting to start gearing up for the upcoming season, so, I figure a good place to start would be with a GOOD rod and reel setup or two.

I have a few semi-decent rods (they catch fish, but that is all I can really say for them) I fish alot of soft plastics, spinnerbaits, some cranks, and I am starting to play with jigs. If I was going to purchase 1 new setup, aimed at max versatility, what should I be looking for, and what should the next 2 rods be. I am looking for length, power, and reel speed not necessarily brand.

I have noticed I have a tendency to favor lighter power rods over heavier ones ( the 7' MH just seems too damn stiff for anything but frogging) but I dunno if this is a quality issue or a lifetime of perch-jerking and bluegill-bashing issue. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Currently I have:

• 1 - MH 7' Lightning Rod w/ Abu 6600C

• 1 - M 5'6' Cherrywood w/Shakespeare cheapy baitcaster.

• 1 - ML 7' Pinnacle TriWing w/ Pinnacle Platinum

• 1 - ML 6'6" Spinning (Hand me down Berkely)

• 1 - UL 5' Spinning (Gander Mtn. Guide Series)

• 1- ancient 5' or so steel rod with a Shakespeare Marhoff 1964 (model GE) Yes, I do intend to use it this season... LOL.

The above would be most suited for ??? (technique / bait / firewood)