texasfishingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Power-Pole CS, T-Rigger, JoeGoes, EcKo
119150 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
hopalong 120,575
TexDawg 119,517
Bigbob_FTW 94,886
John175☮ 85,892
Pilothawk 83,260
Bob Davis 81,480
Mark Perry 72,287
Derek 🐝 68,312
JDavis7873 67,416
Forum Statistics
Forums59
Topics1,037,829
Posts13,935,240
Members144,150
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
Print Thread
cranking rod #10619360 02/15/15 03:17 AM
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 322
B
bassnbshane Offline OP
Angler
OP Offline
Angler
B
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 322
looking for a rod for square bills in the 100 to 150$ range any suggestions thanks

Moritz Chevrolet - 9101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX - Monte Coon (817) 696-2003
Re: cranking rod [Re: bassnbshane] #10619431 02/15/15 03:56 AM
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 3,562
T
Thad Rains Offline
TFF Team Angler
Offline
TFF Team Angler
T
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 3,562
Do you prefer glass, composite or graphite? They each have their own following. I prefer full graphite, as I know EXACTLY what the bait is doing. Some of the composite rods are the BPS Crankin' Stik, KVD Quantum stick and the Ethos (Academy) brand. Anywhere from $70 to $150 in that list. If you are looking at a newer glass rod, good luck with that price range. Older glass is the old Ugly Stick, good luck with that one, too. Graphite, LOTS of options there. Tell us a little more about what your doing with the square bill and we can get more specific. For intance, are you cranking in stumps, grass, brush, rip-rap? Or are you looking for something that will handle all of those? Just wondering. Hope this helps.

Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.

Thad Rains


Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.

Thad Rains
Re: cranking rod [Re: bassnbshane] #10619432 02/15/15 03:56 AM
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 6,776
R
RiveraTackleCo. Offline
TFF Celebrity
Offline
TFF Celebrity
R
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 6,776
Duckett MicroPro 7m crank or Terex 7m Rojas crank special. Both excellent parabolic actions for square bills without feeling heavy. Lightweight and makes slinging cranks fun!


uno uno seis
www.riveratackle.com
[Linked Image]
Re: cranking rod [Re: bassnbshane] #10619932 02/15/15 03:30 PM
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,986
SAKS Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,986
If you are looking to try out a glass rod I seen on Tackle Warehouse under sale items a Lamiglas 7' glass. It is MH/moderate for $78.88. I have two Lamiglas spinning rods and like them just fine. They don't stand out but are nice rods. I use a Powell glass rod but personally I don't find it to be any better than my graphite rods for this technique. Graphite definitely gives you the most choices and chance of finding a rod you will like. I think you should focus more on action and tip(med/moderate) and not so much on brand. At your stated price range I think all brands are going to perform about the same. Just find one that feels and looks good to you.

Re: cranking rod [Re: bassnbshane] #10619968 02/15/15 03:48 PM
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,966
O
ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50) Online Content
TFF Team Angler
Online Content
TFF Team Angler
O
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,966
Glass rods definitely....... they are stronger and usually cheaper. Medium action for sure. I only buy graphite rods for situations where feeling what the lure is doing is critical such as jig, worm, c-rig, finesse, etc. fishing and for those situations I spend as much as I can afford...........


2012 ZX200 Skeeter
2012 Yamaha 200 SHO

Isaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Proud student of the Pro Staffer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzwF72B2F2w&t=14s
Re: cranking rod [Re: bassnbshane] #10620156 02/15/15 05:31 PM
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,812
R
redskeeter190 Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
R
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,812
I'd get a Glass rod.....but...I'd get a med/heavy.....you'll be throwing around brush/lay downs...etc....you'll need the extra back bone to get the fish away from the cover.....IMO...

Re: cranking rod [Re: bassnbshane] #10620162 02/15/15 05:40 PM
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 9,587
D
Dan21XRS Offline
TFF Celebrity
Offline
TFF Celebrity
D
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 9,587
Go with the Falcon Cara Reaction T7 CCB-4-17MR Medium Cranker. Dan


"The problem with having a sense of humor is often that people you use it on aren't in a very good mood"...
Lou Holtz
Re: cranking rod [Re: bassnbshane] #10620734 02/15/15 11:19 PM
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 322
B
bassnbshane Offline OP
Angler
OP Offline
Angler
B
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 322
thanks for the replies

Re: cranking rod [Re: bassnbshane] #10620786 02/15/15 11:41 PM
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 831
L
largemouthokie Offline
Pro Angler
Offline
Pro Angler
L
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 831
veritas winch series. 100 bucks.


Angler
Re: cranking rod [Re: Dan21XRS] #10620792 02/15/15 11:43 PM
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,900
Bissett Offline
TFF Celebrity
Offline
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,900
Originally Posted By: Dan A
Go with the Falcon Cara Reaction T7 CCB-4-17MR Medium Cranker. Dan


^This



Re: cranking rod [Re: RiveraTackleCo.] #10621044 02/16/15 01:49 AM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 16,814
E
ezbassin Offline
TFF Guru
Offline
TFF Guru
E
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 16,814
Originally Posted By: CarlosRivera
Duckett MicroPro 7m crank or Terex 7m Rojas crank special. Both excellent parabolic actions for square bills without feeling heavy. Lightweight and makes slinging cranks fun!


Good suggestions.

Re: cranking rod [Re: bassnbshane] #10621120 02/16/15 02:17 AM
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 356
Tristen Offline
Angler
Offline
Angler
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 356
I like my Shimano compre

Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 1998-2022 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3