Posted By: JavelinJ
Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/27/18 06:04 PM
What are you guys using for the big divers? The 15-25 footers?
Posted By: Thad Rains
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/27/18 06:22 PM
I am using a Dobyns 805 CB RM rod with an old 200B5 for a reel. WORKS PERFECT for the big bruizers. I have been using this setup for quite a while and LOVE it for the big deep diving CBs. They are BUILT for it and work very well. Hope this helps. Tight lines, keep safe an dgood luck.
OH, I have 14 of the old Shimano 200B reels and they still work like a charm..
Thad Rains
Posted By: James Biggs
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/27/18 06:53 PM
7’2” shimano zodias MH glass with a Curado K 6:2:1
Hands down my favorite deep cranking set up & ive tried a bunch of different ones.
Posted By: Minner Bucket
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/27/18 07:35 PM
Power Tackle PGC 173, 7'3" composite paired with a Shimano Curado E5.
MajorCraft MS1 7.5H Crank Rod....Overbuilt with Fuji K frame Double footed guides to the tip with all Fuji Hardware. Japanese by design that will handle all the deep divers and medium divers. This rod will not work you to death like others. Curado K or BB-1
Posted By: ezbassin
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/27/18 08:17 PM
Dobyns 805 CB RM with a Lews BB1 5-1 gear ratio.
Duckettl 7ft 11in cranking rod with a Lews Super duty 5.4-1 gear ratio.
Posted By: 361V
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/27/18 09:30 PM
Another vote for the Dobyns 805 CB RM with a Revo Winch.
Posted By: mudd
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/27/18 09:34 PM
Kistler ReelnFeel 7-4 MH paired with Dawia Tatula CT
Posted By: stringwise
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/28/18 02:48 AM
Another vote for the Dobyns 805 CB RM with a Revo Winch.
That's what I throw and I fish it almost every time I'm on the water. I don't whip the 10XD's on that rod but I do chunk it out there pretty good. If I felt like I had to muscle it as hard as I can throw it I throw it on a Dobyn's 795 swimbait rod. Doesn't happen often but I have in the past.
Posted By: Monty Wright
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/28/18 02:55 AM
+1 Normally $120 but you might be able to find it on sale this weekend.
Posted By: CapN Ron
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/28/18 03:02 AM
I throw a Kistler KLX Reel N Feel.
7’11” Med/hvy for 8XD. 6.3:1 deep spool reel. I use a Curado
Best rod I’ve used to far
Posted By: AdvTX
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/28/18 03:26 AM
7’2” shimano zodias MH glass with a Curado K 6:2:1
Hands down my favorite deep cranking set up & ive tried a bunch of different ones.
What line are you using on that set-up?
Thamks
Posted By: Thad Rains
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/28/18 03:49 AM
I use 10 and 12# test on my cranking reels. In open water that is. I use 15 or 17 on heavy cover lakes. Just a better feeling for me, knowing I can normally get them back. I use McCoys Mean Green for the stretch, the lack of memory and the sheer strength of the line. Hope this helps. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck. Sorry I didn't enclose that to begin with.
Thad Rains
Posted By: Jobie99
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/28/18 03:59 AM
I use 10 and 12# test on my cranking reels. In open water that is. I use 15 or 17 on heavy cover lakes. Just a better feeling for me, knowing I can normally get them back. I use McCoys Mean Green for the stretch, the lack of memory and the sheer strength of the line. Hope this helps. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck. Sorry I didn't enclose that to begin with.
Thad Rains
Thad, how does McCoys compare to Pline CXX?
Posted By: aneil
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/28/18 11:53 AM
Check out Fred’s Crank Launcher by Irod. I have had several deep crank rods, Dobyns, power tackle, KVD, this rod is my favorite. Can throw 10xd down to 6xd a mile and is super light but tons of power. Check them out!
Posted By: wild bill
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/28/18 12:04 PM
Enjoy throwing big crank baits BUT when you hang them up ... What do you use to get that $20. crank bait back??
wild bill
Posted By: James Biggs
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/28/18 02:25 PM
7’2” shimano zodias MH glass with a Curado K 6:2:1
Hands down my favorite deep cranking set up & ive tried a bunch of different ones.
What line are you using on that set-up?
Thamks
14-16lbs sunline sniper which is thinner than other brands at the same pound test.
Posted By: BoomBoom
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/28/18 02:29 PM
I throw a Kistler KLX Reel N Feel.
7’11” Med/hvy for 8XD. 6.3:1 deep spool reel. I use a Curado
Best rod I’ve used to far
That rod is awesome. You can throw a lure as light as a 5XD on it too.
Posted By: stringwise
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/28/18 02:35 PM
Enjoy throwing big crank baits BUT when you hang them up ... What do you use to get that $20. crank bait back??
wild bill
Enjoy throwing big crank baits BUT when you hang them up ... What do you use to get that $20. crank bait back??
wild bill
I haven’t lost one yet with these. You can make them yourself easy if you pour lead.
Plug Knocker
Posted By: Mike Keenan
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/28/18 02:59 PM
Another vote for the 805 with the Lews...
I use 10 - 12 pound seaguar depending on the lake.
Posted By: aggieangler03
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/28/18 03:43 PM
Enjoy throwing big crank baits BUT when you hang them up ... What do you use to get that $20. crank bait back??
wild bill
$5 retriever from academy. Mine has paid for itself 1000X. I tied it to a marker buoy in case I drop it.
Posted By: Thad Rains
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 05/28/18 04:07 PM
Jobe99,
I like the McCoys line a lot better. It does not have the memory that the CXX does and it is a smaller diameter than it, or it was when I first started using McCoys. I have had line on a reel for 8 years now and it is still good. I have to pull it and stretch it a little bit, but still good line and strong. Hope this helps. And no, I am not sponsored b y McCoys, neither. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
Thad Rains
Here is a link I put on the Lions page back last year. Scroll up to the 2nd one to read my review of it.
http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/12764214/Searchpage/1/Main/965552/Words/thad/Search/true/Re:_McCoy's_Line#Post12764214
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Posted By: Jobie99
Re: Deep Diver Rod/Reel - 06/05/18 10:59 AM
Thanks Thad, I’m going,to give it atry