Crankbait rods ??????

[IAFrogger]

Ok guys,... I admit that I am way too one dimensional when it comes to bassfishing. Most all I do is topwater fish ... mainly frogs and a few others. Also enjoy using plastic jerkbaits ie. zoom flukes, etc.

I am wanting to get serious about shallow water crankbaits this spring. I rarely ever fish in water over 10 ft deep. Concentrate my efforts on the top half of that water column.

I am wondering about your experience with "crankbait rods"... I understand the concept of moderate action and moderate weight helping to not pull the hooks out of the fishes mouth, etc.

What are your thoughts on these two rods.... I have a St. Croix 6' 8" Avid series medium weight with extra-fast tip and a Cabelas XML 7' medium weight rod.....

Should I be looking into getting a "crankbait" specific rod? ... Or will one of these other rods work well? If not what other techniques would you recommend these other rods be used?

Thanks for any insight you can provide.....