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cranking rod
#10619360
02/15/15 03:17 AM
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bassnbshane
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looking for a rod for square bills in the 100 to 150$ range any suggestions thanks
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Re: cranking rod
[Re: bassnbshane]
#10619431
02/15/15 03:56 AM
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Joined: Oct 2001
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Thad Rains
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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
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Re: cranking rod
[Re: bassnbshane]
#10619432
02/15/15 03:56 AM
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RiveraTackleCo.
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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!
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Re: cranking rod
[Re: bassnbshane]
#10619932
02/15/15 03:30 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
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SAKS
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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.
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Re: cranking rod
[Re: bassnbshane]
#10619968
02/15/15 03:48 PM
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Joined: Dec 2005
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ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
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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
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Re: cranking rod
[Re: bassnbshane]
#10620156
02/15/15 05:31 PM
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redskeeter190
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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...
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Re: cranking rod
[Re: bassnbshane]
#10620162
02/15/15 05:40 PM
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Dan21XRS
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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
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Re: cranking rod
[Re: bassnbshane]
#10620786
02/15/15 11:41 PM
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largemouthokie
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veritas winch series. 100 bucks.
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Re: cranking rod
[Re: Dan21XRS]
#10620792
02/15/15 11:43 PM
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Bissett
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Go with the Falcon Cara Reaction T7 CCB-4-17MR Medium Cranker. Dan ^This
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Re: cranking rod
[Re: RiveraTackleCo.]
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02/16/15 01:49 AM
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Joined: Jan 2004
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ezbassin
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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.
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