If you are pushing with heavy weights to keep the jig in place you need some rods with backbone and that is probably going to cost money. If you are trolling you can use the cheapest rods at the length you want. I don't push and I use cheap rods and I like them. I like my jigs to have a lot of action and movement. It works for me. If I was pushing or pulling crank baits all the time I would have a different strategy. Good luck fishing with the rods you buy.