So what are your thoughts.

Deep cranks are hard to throw all day long and I usually get tired of them quickly!!

Chase u need to buy the proper equipment to throw a dd22 call me ill help u out

+1 with the right set up DD22s are not that bad I used to hate throwing them until I got a rod and reel for it

Love deep cranks but I've had good results slow rolling 1oz SB's too. Use both and cover all the bases

I agree with the change of equipment, but also that it's not one or the other. They both have their spots and both catch big fish, but I can cover more water with the DD22.

Dd22. What does that stand for?

And what type or set up is best for it?

Norman dd22 deep diving crank many other brands out there also, need a long rod and a 5 gear ratio reel

Or better yet a 3.8:1 gear ratio. I just scored an older curado that combined with a deep crank rod made cranking dd22's easy on this older body.

Deep spinner baits are for patient anglers. and 6xd and deep cranks are for people with ADD like myself

Don't need the deep spinner baits then lol.

So I hear from a friend that the longer the rod the better.

I'm thinking of getting a 7'6 heavy for Carolina rigs. Should I go the same length for dd22 or get 7'11"

Yep my next deep rod will be 7"11 or 8" dobyns

Dobyns make sweet rods. But get a BPS 7'10" cranking stick pretty cheap and they cast a mile are not to heavy. Im a fishing rod nut and love all my expensive rods. But why spend 200$ on a rod that you dont need allot of sensitivity? i have had mine for over a year and still work great glass or composite is the way to go. I loose very few fish with these rods. Pair it with a winch, curado or chronarch in a 5:0:1 ratio and you will be set.

I got a st croix mojo bass glass cranking rod 7'8" from tw and I'm happy with it. Didn't break the bank and feels good for my first deep cranking specific rod.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/St_Croix_Mojo_Glass_Crankbait_Casting_Rods/descpage-SCMG.html

Get yourself a 7'10" swim bait rod and 5:1 old green Curado. You can throw either all day.

I prefer the Yamamotto 1 OZ white double willow spinner bait over the DD-22 but both have their place. Most of my DD fish have come on this spinner bait thrown in the middle of trees after letting it go to the bottom. I use the DD-22 'over' trees in deep water much like you would a swim bait.

Different uses, but both are good. Depends on the lake and the cover.

I just built a 9' rod specifically for throwing 1 and 1.5 oz spinnerbaits and strolling deep baits.

Havnt used it yet. I'm up for selling it if anyone wants it.