I'm wanting to build a worm rod for personal use. I like it fast and heavy, 7' 3" or 7'6" having trouble choosing, high mod or just graphite.
it will be used on East Texas lakes - Fork, Rayburn , pwr plants and smaller lakes as well.
current rod is SVll 7' . Question is -size vs. weight just looking for personal opinions. Thanks

MB78/12-20
7'8" Mag Bass 12-20 lb.
7'8"
1
12-20
1/4 - 1-1/4
0.521
6
2.98
Fast
Heavy
This is a bushido 7'8" blank that works very well for that

personally I would choose a 7-6

since you are using it as a worm rod where feel is paramount. I would go with a high mod blank which would provide better contact feel.

I would use:
Micro guides to allow for my balance point to be as far aft as possible- increasing bite detection.

split grips to keep it as light as possible.

to keep it as sensitive as possible I would stay away from cork or foam and go with a graphite type handle.