How to Choose a Rod

[MuskieBait]

Trying to cast larger muskie lures on a moderate ML will also pose an issue.

Trying to pull a medium carp away from a log jam with a moderate ML will also pose an issue.

One rod is often limiting. I would recommend a minimum of two rods. A moderate fast ML as suggested for smaller fish or larger fish that you can reel in quick in tight quarters, and a fast MH rod for larger fish where you need to cast larger lures or fish a larger fish in bigger water where they have ample space to run, or get you into snags.