Deep cranking rod

Im sure this has been talked about before, but does anyone throw deep big crankbaits like the 6 and 10xd on a heavy action rod?

Of course. But to be more specific, it helps to use a longer rod, say 7' 6" to 8', and many prefer a glass graphite composite. Also, what works with the 6xd may be too light for the 10xd. I just bought an Impulse 7' 9" med heavy for 6xd sizes.

Most of my deep cranking rods are a 4 or 5 power rod, mostly MH, but thtey get the work done. I have 3 dedicated Deep Diver rods 2 custom mades and a Dobyns CB RM. One custom is a St. Croix Avid Musky blank and the other is a Shikari P804. I like the St. Croix and the Dobyns best of all, the P804 is a little light. If I do NOT have one of those rods with me and I want to deep crank, I use an Academy Ethos 7'6" SH that has enough tip and backbone to get the job done. The Shikari and Avid were built in the early 2000's, so the 6 and 10 XD were not around them. The Dobyns is not rated for the 10XD, but it still works for it. Hope this helps. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
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Thad Rains

Check out Power Tackle Rods the new KCS 7'10" is an awesome rod for 5xd-10xd
https://www1.powertackle.com/products/ro.../kcmbc710m-7-10

I'd have to say this is my favorite cranking rod for 5xd - 10xd
https://www1.powertackle.com/products/rods/paragon-series/rods/paragon-series/pgc173-7-3

I throw the 6xd on a Dobyns 805cb RM, the 8 & 10xd rod I prefer is a Dobyns 806.

Heavy power moderate action for magnum cranks. Medium heavy moderate for 1 ounce cranks such as the 6XD.

Dobyn's down fall is the handles on their cranking rods are too short, IMO.

A good value is a Irod Genesis II Fred's Crank Launcher, it's under $150 and a good rod. Another good rod I like for bigger cranks is the Falcon Lowrider 20 Heavy XD Cranker.

I throw mine on a Dobyns 805 CBRM. Love it.

This is what I use for 6XDs and like-size cranks. For me, though, it's not enough rod for the magnum cranks.

I throw my big cranks on a h20 ethos micro 7'10 I haven't had any issues except finding fish deep enough to throw big cranks so far this year.

I have been using a BPS 7'6" crankin rod for my 5 & 6 xd's then go to a skeet reese 7'11" magnum crankin rod for the 10xd's so far they have worked well without wearing me out.

I recently purchased the KVD Quantum Tour 7'10 Medium Heavy Cranking rod. Quantum had a special on them after KVD won at Toledo Bend. I ended up buying it for $75. Probably the best $75 I have spent on a rod. I love it for throwing 6xd's. Its a composite rod and a little heavier than my other cranking rods, but its great for distance and the sensitivity is plenty good. I figured, if they are good enough for KVD, they have to be good enough for this amateur.

Halo crank stick

Power Tackle SBP5 - 8' 0" - SKT 120, XD10 or Umbrella rigs.

Duckett White Ice DFWI711MH-CC - 7' 11" - Any deep diver except XD10 and SKT120.

GLoomis CBR906 - 7' 6" - DD22, LC D20, XD 6 with lighter line.

GLommis CBR 903 -7' 6" - Same baits with heavier line.

I like Powell rods, personally. Quality is pretty good and the price is reasonably cheap.

I use a 705 for square bills, 755 for heavier line DD22s/DD14s, 7115 for 10-12# test DD22/6XD type baits, and the 795 CF with a larger reel for 10XDs/1oz+ Spinnerbaits, etc.

The 7115 is a touch soft, IMO, for 10Xds, but if you're a coangler and trying to reduce rods it will handle it.

I used a Halo twilight deep crankin rod for two years. The reel seat got loose, and wouldn't tighten anymore. I contacted Halo and they sent me a new nut for it, claiming it would slide over the eyes. It didn't. So they told me I had to pay to ship it to them, then if it was considered to be a defect, they would fix it free and I could pay to ship it back. The price was real close to just buying a new one. So I went with the Dobyns 806, (has a lifetime warranty) and it chunks 6 and 10s, phenomenally. Very happy with my choice.

Dont break it. They quit making the magnum cranking rods.

Kistler just announced a sale on their Argon composite rods. Up to 40% off. I bought 4 about 10 days ago and really like them. Click the link in my signature.

The BPS crankin stick is actually not bad at all. I was in your position a little over a year ago. I looked for many different cranking rods. I didn't want to buy a house brand. However, I finally decided to go with the BPS rod and actually, its pretty good. It is a composite rod so you have the nice bend that a glass rod would have and the added sensitivity being that that it is also made with graphite. Definitely a good rod for throwing 6XDs.