Posted By: Fshnutz
Crankbait rod help - 02/09/21 08:06 PM
Hello,
I'm looking to buy a new crankbait rod. I currently have a Dobyns Fury 705CB. I'm looking for something to throw larger baits (6th Sense Cloud 9 (C15, C20) Crush 250MD, Berkley Dredger (17.5, 20.5, 25.5), 5XD, 6XD, Ima Beast Hunter). Don't see myself throwing too many 10XD, but would like the ability to. I'm really trying to get away with having only 2 crankbait rods (at least for now), and want to cover the full spectrum of baits (tough, I know). I'm currently considering a Dobyn's Champion 765CB or 805CB. I'm leaning towards graphite for the sensitivity. The bottom on my lake is a mix of rock and mud with a lot of junk grass and submerged timber (Canyon Lake). Seems like as soon as my bait touches bottom, the hooks are fowled with [censored]. I need to really be able to feel what my bait is doing. I'm not concerned about versatility with the rod as far as being able to throw multiple techniques. I have other rods for other techniques, I'll just be throwing cranks with it. I'm not completely stuck on Dobyn's, but I do have an affinity for the brand and would probably need to hold a rod before switching brands. What are your thoughts?
Truth is, I'm pretty new to cranking. Been fishing forever but somehow never really picked up crankbaits (probably because I never had the right gear). I do currently have a Lew's Speed Stick Magnum III 7' 11" that I throw bigger cranks. I guess a side question would be how much more sensitive would a Dobyns Champion be compared to the Lew's?
I'm willing to buy from a smaller retailer, especially if there's someone I can call and talk to. I've done about as much online research as I can stand. Tough when there's nowhere I can go to hold the rod (I'm in San Antonio). If you know a guy that's willing to take a call, there will probably be a purchase involved. Thanks in advance!
Lindsay
I'm looking to buy a new crankbait rod. I currently have a Dobyns Fury 705CB. I'm looking for something to throw larger baits (6th Sense Cloud 9 (C15, C20) Crush 250MD, Berkley Dredger (17.5, 20.5, 25.5), 5XD, 6XD, Ima Beast Hunter). Don't see myself throwing too many 10XD, but would like the ability to. I'm really trying to get away with having only 2 crankbait rods (at least for now), and want to cover the full spectrum of baits (tough, I know). I'm currently considering a Dobyn's Champion 765CB or 805CB. I'm leaning towards graphite for the sensitivity. The bottom on my lake is a mix of rock and mud with a lot of junk grass and submerged timber (Canyon Lake). Seems like as soon as my bait touches bottom, the hooks are fowled with [censored]. I need to really be able to feel what my bait is doing. I'm not concerned about versatility with the rod as far as being able to throw multiple techniques. I have other rods for other techniques, I'll just be throwing cranks with it. I'm not completely stuck on Dobyn's, but I do have an affinity for the brand and would probably need to hold a rod before switching brands. What are your thoughts?
Truth is, I'm pretty new to cranking. Been fishing forever but somehow never really picked up crankbaits (probably because I never had the right gear). I do currently have a Lew's Speed Stick Magnum III 7' 11" that I throw bigger cranks. I guess a side question would be how much more sensitive would a Dobyns Champion be compared to the Lew's?
I'm willing to buy from a smaller retailer, especially if there's someone I can call and talk to. I've done about as much online research as I can stand. Tough when there's nowhere I can go to hold the rod (I'm in San Antonio). If you know a guy that's willing to take a call, there will probably be a purchase involved. Thanks in advance!
Lindsay