The question I have is what size lead heads are you using. One rod migh be better suited for a 4" Hammer on a 1/2 ounce head, but another rod for the 1 ounce head on the 5 or 6" bait.

I use Hammers primarily in the salt. I use a 7'1" GLX Loomis jig rod for 4" with a 1/2 ounce head. On the bigger baits like 5" hammer and 3/4-1 1/2 ounce head on my Calcutta 815 (I think the new one is MH or H) And maybe an 820 if I am fishing heavy kelp or rock.