10XD Rods

For the guys throwing these baits what rod(s) are you using? Also is it better to have a faster action or a more moderate action for this size of bait? I realize that actions are not consistent between the manufacturers so I guess I want to know if it's good to have more or less whip when loading and which will allow the bait to act properly.

I use a Champion series Dobyns 806 HSB. I think this is a good fit for that bait but I don't have much to compare it to. I have only used that rod to throw one. There might be a better option out there but the 806 gets the job done

I throw them with a Dobyns 805. Got this years ago for deep cranks like the DD22's before there even was such thing as a 10XD. This rod leans towards the heavy side to me for the regular deep cranks like the DD22 and works well for the 10XD also(to me). I even throw some light/medium swimbaits on the 805. I can neither purchase nor carry a rod for every single bait in my boxes and the 805 does real well for all these for me. Good luck.

typically an 8ft Med/Med or Med/Fast works well for the larger crank baits. 2 things are important. Make sure you have a larger spooled reel and you want a 5:3:1 or 5:1 reel for it.....these in combination with an 8ft rod will seal the deal. Typically good cranking rods are glass so keep that in mind. You want them to have a faster tip than you normally would use to aid in casting distance. Dobyns make great rods and you can't go wrong with them.

If you are interested in something custom, give www.trinitycustomrods.com a look. We'd be glad to make you something that you would love!!!

I own one really like the way it cast not to heavy have it pair up Abu Garcia Orra winch. haven't caught a bass on it yet LOL.

I use the halo extra deep cranking rod. It's a 8' rod matched with a 5.3 gear ratio reel. I like the set up.

Castaway has a specific crankbait rod model geared toward the super-heavy crankbaits such as the 10XD. I have one and find it a good match. They created this one as they found their DD22 rod din't have the proper backbone when the lure weight increased.

I picked one of those up this last year and like it a lot. It's in the Skeleton line of Cast-Away. SKX-XDD. Throws the 10xd pretty well.

Shimano Crucial 7'10 H is a beast of a 10XD rod

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Crucial_Crankbait_Casting_Rods/descpage-RC.html

Try a Falcon Lowrider XD Cranker. It's 7'9" and was built for big baits like the 6th Sense Crush 500DD, 8XD and 10XD

Castaway Skeleton extreme deep diver rated 2 to 4oz will get the job done.

Power Tackle has 2 rods for the bigger crankbaits
XLC-3-7'11" https://www1.powertackle.com/products/rods/paragon-series/rods/paragon-series/xlc-3-7-11
Keith Combs series KCMBC710M-7'10 https://www1.powertackle.com/products/ro.../kcmbc710m-7-10

This rod is awesome, I purchased one a few months ago and it's one of the best cranking rods I have ever fished.

If your interested send an email to Castaway Rods below and mention "Andrew Flair" to get the price listed. These are previous years Skeleton model closeouts.
michael@castawayrods.com

CRANKING RODS
SKX-MHC710 7 48807 01288-7 DD22 SPECIAL 7'10" MED-HVY MOD/FAST 8 - 17 1/4-1oz $179.99 $99.99
SKX-XDD 7 48807 01333-4 EXTREME DEEP DIVER 7'6" X-HVY FAST 15 - 30 2 - 4oz. $179.99 $99.99

Dobyns 805 CB RM

I agree with 361V and lagoon78. I think the 805 CB RM is perfect for the 10XD. I think rod is just slightly heavy for the 6XD, but perfect for 10XD. People argue with me, but I don't think 10XD pulls too much more than 6XD.

I know most prefer a slow reel for cranks, but I'm on the Clint Wright school of thought faster reel to get it down deep, then you can reel slower.

Halo 8' XD is a good one.

Dobyns 805,with a Lews BB-1 reel,-- 5-1 gear ratio.

Halo HFCS710XD Cranking Series Fishing Rod, 7'10"-Heavy Extra Deep

I started throwing the 10XD in April of 2013. I went through half a dozen rods trying to find that perfect action, length, power, castability, big-fish-fighting bend, ability to crank all day without wearing you out, etc., etc., etc.

I never found that perfect rod so I designed one.

Hook Spit Performance Rods was gracious to let me design the rod with all the positive features of the rods I had tested. It truly is the perfect combination of all the features listed above that I and my buddies were looking for.

The rod is a tournament-legal 8'-er and has an extra long handle that you can place under your arm / against your side so that all the pressure is taken off your wrist. You can throw that huge crank all day with little to no fatigue compared to the other rods I was trying.

We chose a blank that allows you to play the really large bass without losing many like we were experiencing with the other rods.

The extra length allows you to throw the 10XD or other large cranks so much further than other rods. That is a key factor when cranking. You want the bait in the strike zone longer. A shorter cast makes the bait spend more time right to the optimal depth or coming back toward the surface at the end of the retrieve.

Several TFF members have bought and are using this rod.

If you want one or have any questions feel free to send me a PM.

I actually throw an A-rig on this rod and you'll be shocked at how well this rod handles it. It loads extremely well and throws the A-rig further than other rods I've tried.

I even throw a chatter bait on it. You normally wouldn't think about throwing a chatter bait on an 8' rod, but it is surprisingly well suited for that application.

I use a Custom Angle Hotrod series. Great rod for crankbaits!!

David Fritts model from Lews. Reasonable price and a soft tip so you do not lose fish.

I use a Dobyn's Champion series 806 CB with a Lew's BB 19-GS reel.

I appreciate all the replies and info.

A couple of months ago I got a Kistler KLX 7-11 10XD rod. I find it works for frogs, medium swim baits and big cranks like the 10 XD.

I was just wondering what rods did you test out while doing your analysis for the perfect 10XD rod?

Dobyns 806CB is designed for the 10xd works great.