For all purpose plastic worm fishing, is a 7′ medium heavy action rod the way to go?

Since plastic worm fishing demands a hard hook set, a stiff rod is recommended. Many pros use a 6 foot medium heavy to heavy action baitcasting rod with a fast taper for Texas rig worm fishing. Some prefer a rod with a pistol grip handle. Some pros use a 6 foot to 6 foot, 3 inch graphite heavy action spinning rod when casting a Texas rigged worm. A Texas rigged worm may also be pitched or flipped with the appropriated longer rod. Employ a baitcasting or spinning reel with a normal ( 5:1 ) gear ratio. Use only abrasion resistant lines when worming. Use 14 to 20 pound test mono or heavier high tech lines with baitcasting reels. On spinning reels, use 10 to12 pound test line, 8 pound test in very clear water. High tech lines work well on spinning reels when worming because they have no memory. When Carolina rigging, use 20 pound test mono or heavier high tech lines as the main line. Pro anglers differ in their preferences for leader lines. Some use lighter ( 12 to 14 pound test ) mono leaders; others use the same line on the leader that they use on the main line; still others use a heavier leader line. Keep in mind that using a lighter leader facilitates easier breakoffs below the swivel should the lure become hung, thereby allowing you to retrieve the sinker, bead, and swivel for rerigging.

i own both of those. while they arent paired together for me, there is no reason they cant be. sounds good. i’ve been happy with both products.