so im going to get a rod for just cranking. only for crankbaits and was wondering what line to buy, i was looking at fluoro but have had bad experience with some spider wire 100% fluoro in the past and wasn't impressed. i was looking at some seguar abrazx but am afraid to waste 20 bucks on line im just going to throw away!!! what should i get????!!!!!

Just use mono for that........good 15 pound mono

I throw twelve pound invisx on my deep cranks and 15 on my square bills

I recommend going with Berkley 100% fluorocarbon, use 10 lb or 12 lb, depending on how much cover there is for bass to get wrapped up in. If you plan to fish traps and deep cranks on the same rod I recommend 12 lb. Consider putting some mono line backing on your reel to save some space and prevent wasting expensive fluorocarbon. Usually you can get 3-4 reels out of one spool by doing this.

Seaguar invizx, don't waste your money on the other stuff ^.

This isn't from experience, but I asked basically the same question a couple of weeks ago and the general consensus was if the fish doesn't get a good look at the bait i.e. cranks, spinner-baits etc, mono is fine. If the fish is going to see it, i.e. worms, Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, etc. slow moving baits... use flouro, and when polled: Seaguar Invizx was the most popular choice.

Invizx if you choose fluorocarbon.
McCoys Mean Green if you choose a co-polymer line.

Either one in 12-15 pound test.

This is what I use and I love it. Have to use line conditioner to help with coiling

I use Invizx fluorocarbon on everything but top waters (mono) and frogs & A-rig (braid).

+1 I think I've tried them all, and spent way to much money basically testing them, go Invizx and don't look back! But just wait and someone will say VANISH.

Vanish is the best stuff on the market.

True, but you will find that flouro allows your bait to reach significantly greater depths, plus provides more feedback as to what the bait is doing/is in contact with. Costs more, yes. Worth it? Definitely IMO. And like you referenced, Invizx is very tough to beat for a tried and true cranking line! If the structure your fishing allows for it, 10lb is the way to go. As noted, square bill and traps should probably be used with line in the 12-15lb range in most cases.

KNEW SOMEONE WOULD! LOL

Vanish is my standard answer for flouro threads than now number in the 1000's.