Posted By: slayer12
Deep cranking rod - 12/17/17 07:54 PM
I’m am looking to add a deep cranking setup and would like to know what rods y'all use and why? Would like to keep it around 7is feet and budget friendly up to $150
Thanks for any info
Spend another $100 and buy the Dobyns Champion 805CB Randy McAbee crankbait rod.You will absolutely fall in LOVE with it.You will Thank Me later!
Posted By: hookinbass
Re: Deep cranking rod - 12/18/17 05:28 AM
I like my Falcon XD Cranker and its around your price point
Posted By: SoCal Tom
Re: Deep cranking rod - 12/18/17 08:18 PM
Have to agree with the other Dobyns guys
G-Rod Game changer 7’11 Cranking Stick
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/G-Rods_Game_Changer_Casting_Rods/descpage-GROD.htmlFishes 6XD’s with ease, 8XD’s perfect, and 10XD’s great
Defintely for those true deep cranks
Posted By: Thad Rains
Re: Deep cranking rod - 12/19/17 04:40 AM
I lie the Dobyns rod mentioned above. Best all around rod, except for throwing 10 XDs I have found. It handldes most of the baits with charm and is a breeze to throw. Hope this helps. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
Thad Rains
Posted By: jcwebb70
Re: Deep cranking rod - 12/19/17 05:18 AM
I throw 10XD's most of the summer, haven't used the above mentioned but bought a Cashion Rod built for 10XDs, and really like it. But can't give a comparison since I haven't used the others.
MajorCraft Nanoace 7.5MH cranking 119.99 or wait for the MS-1 7.5H cranking Stick. Both rods are great for cranking mid to deep divers.
Posted By: CCTX
Re: Deep cranking rod - 12/19/17 02:23 PM
For 6XDs and 8XDs, the Falcon XD cranker--at your price point
The 10XD is a different animal than the 6XD and even the 8XD. I think of the 10XD as a deep diving hard swimbait with bottom treble hooks.
I don't have one; but if I were throwing 10XDs, I'd throw it on the Low Down Custom 7'9" MH (rated for 1-5oz baits) has a strong backbone with a moderate fast parabolic action. It's more expensive than your price point, and currently sold out.
Posted By: Shane Howell
Re: Deep cranking rod - 12/20/17 12:43 AM
Go with the Ark Rods "Crankbait" Series. They are priced right at $149.99 and are amazing! They have 3 models to choose from...7'0, 7'4, and 7'10. They are glass rods and handle any crankbait that you want to throw.
Posted By: Holts Pa Pa
Re: Deep cranking rod - 12/25/17 12:55 AM
Mc Cain Tommy Martin series the big crankbait rod is the best I have ever used
Posted By: C.J
Re: Deep cranking rod - 12/26/17 12:58 AM
Power Tackle PGC73-CP-7'3 has been my goto forbears for all around cranking!
https://www1.powertackle.com/products/rods/paragon-series/rods/paragon-series/pgc73cp-7-3 Power Tackle Rods just came out with a new 8' Cranking rod that is just amazing!! Its I'm the new Pow-R series.
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Posted By: ChampionOwner
Re: Deep cranking rod - 12/26/17 04:12 PM
My two deep cranking rods right now are a Kistler Mark Rose and a Halo Cranking II Rod. I have used Castaway, Dobyns, and Falcon as well. For your price point I would highly recommend the Halo for $139.