Medium spinning setup

[MNtransplant]

So Santa claus was real generous this year with the bass pro gift cards and I'm on the hunt for a new medium spinning setup...id like some input from the gearheads on here.

I mostly chase trout and whites/walleyes and i have solid ultralight, light, and medium light setups to handle 90% of what i do but I'd like to add a medium setup for a few applications where some more muscle is needed. Specifically throwing larger jerkbaits, jigging heavier jigging spoons or jigheads, and throwing neds and wacky rigs around cover with braid at times. 

I'm looking for a rod in the 220-250 range and trying to decide on whether i should stick with the St. Croix Avids (my light and medium light setups are both 6'-6" avids), move to one of the new Avid Walleye series with the split grip, or look into G Loomis...I've never owned a Loomis but ive heard good things. Im thinking a 7' medium fast or extra fast would be ideal but wanted to hear some ideas from ya'll because I'm an engineer and I over analyze everything 😄. 

Happy new year!

[rps]

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Falcon_Cara_Spinning_Rods/descpage-FCNS.html

[Dutch]

It is below your price range but you might stop by BPS and have a look at a FENWICK HMG.  I have several of them and find them to be quite serviceable.  I use them more often than my Avids or GLoomis.    They have a lifetime warranty.  I’ve had a few replaced with no questions asked.  I used to buy Falcons when they were made in Harrison but haven’t since they were moved to China.

[Smithvillesteve]

I got a St Croix Premier spin rod for Christmas. I havent fished with it yet but it sure feels good in my hands! 7 footer. But like RPS pointed out that Falcon Cara would be real nice. 

[MNtransplant]

13 hours ago, rps said:

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Falcon_Cara_Spinning_Rods/descpage-FCNS.html

Thanks Rps,

The only problem I'm running into is that it looks like bps only sells the Cara casting version, not the spinning.

Ive always thought the cheaper falcons seemed so light and crisp but i always wondered about the durability being so feather light..the review sound great on these caras tho.

[MNtransplant]

5 hours ago, Dutch said:

It is below your price range but you might stop by BPS and have a look at a FENWICK HMG.  I have several of them and find them to be quite serviceable.  I use them more often than my Avids or GLoomis.    They have a lifetime warranty.  I’ve had a few replaced with no questions asked.  I used to buy Falcons when they were made in Harrison but haven’t since they were moved to China.

Hey Dutch,

Those Fenwicks do seem like a really good lightweight stick especially for the price!

Any recommendations on length? Looked like they had either a 6'-6" or 7'

[Dutch]

Last year you said you were only interested in a 7’ rod.  Have you changed your mind?

[Maverickpro201]

I really like my Kistlers, In my opinion they beat out most all of them.

[MNtransplant]

17 hours ago, Dutch said:

Last year you said you were only interested in a 7’ rod.  Have you changed your mind?

I change my mind all the time (probably too often)..i think im still leaning towards a 7'-1" or 7'-3" but the balance has to be right...i hate a tip heavy feel on any rod. 

[Seth]

I was going to recommend a few different setups, but it doesn't look like BPS carries those brands.....