Thanks for the input guys I've been using a castaway long cast launcher but it broke on me so I just need a replacemt for it.

I like the Powell 6104 and 755 crankbait rods.

I know you want an all around CB rod but there is a big difference in weight from the smallest crank bait out there to the biggest one. That being said, something not too long and not too short. I would say to stay around 7 ft 2 or 4 in. My bps cranking stick feels nice and works good with 6XDs but it is a 7 ft 10 in and I got it specifically for deep divers. Good luck on your decision.

Check out the new rods from icast 2015. It should give you an idea of what you want.

Get on Ebay and search for a Quantum "KVD TOUR? cranking rod in 7'4". It's a composite rod and there is a guy that bought all the 13' inventory and I purchased several at $60-$75 a piece last year.They are brand new in the package and are an excellent rod for the money...

If you are on a budget look at a Duckett line of crank bait rods.

Dobyns and Power Tackle rods might be out of your price range.

I love my Abu Veritas Crankin rod. Runs 1/2 to 1-3/8. Great action and sensitivity for a $100 rod.

Mojo Glass 7 4 Crankster $119

Tried alot of other brands for more money.

ducket ghost... cheap and durable

Powell 804CB mod fast I've used it for rattle baits as small as 3/16 ounce up to 3/4 ounce, crank baits from a CB-6 (1/4 ounce) to Strike king 10x deep divers. Also, spinner baits from 3/8 to 3/4 ounce and 3/8 to 1/2 ounce buzz baits. Even tied a Spro rubber frog on with pretty fair results. Casts lures a country mile, has good backbone and is as sensitive as any CB rod I've ever owned. Very versatile, I love it.

I've been using the Academy Ethos cranking rods. They are not the most sensitive or lightest out there but if your looking for cost effective you could get the 7' M composite cranker and the 7'10" Mag composite cranker for $79.99 a piece. If you catch them on sale you can save $20 per rod. I throw shallow/medium cranks on the 7' and 6xd's, DD22's etc on the 7'10" and it will flat out launch them. Pretty decent rods for the $$$.

best cranking rod for the money... go to tackle warehouse and get the lucky craft 7MH.
Itll be good for shallow runners bc its glass and not just graphite but itll also give you enough backbone for deeper divers.

dont get a duckett ghost they are cheaply made just like the veritas! ive broken 3 veritas rods and wont get abu's anymore. I like ducketts but not the cheap ghost model.

i definitely agree with you on the veritas. the eyes kept coming off so i had to take em back. the ghost are alright for people who are tight on budgets. im just trying it out to see how the ducketts are. i have already broke it once but not bad for the price.

2Nd'ed. Best cranking rod for the cash imo. Paired with orra wi ch you have one mean cheap cranking rig. No clue how anyone could break them... Be mindful of where you buy them and inspect for repairs pre purchase though. I've got about a dozen and have only had one get damaged when I was helping a passenger and left line in water om accident and the TM head sucked it in, still barely chipped the eyelet insert. Hell, they are tough enough I've seen guides supply them, thats proof enough for their durability imo even without testimony from myself or others. I can tell you that I have yet to meat a single person who owns only one as well, and most who I have let fish with mine somehow tend to show up with one themselves sooner or later as well haha