Rod preferences for throwin' cranks

[Wishing2BFishing]

When throwing cranks, specifically, mid-range cranks such as the DT 4 and DT 6, does it really matter if I use a "crankin' stick" versus a regular bass pro baitcasting rod?

Also, what is everyone's rod preference for throwing mid-range cranks?

[Rebbasser]

Depends on the rod. I use 2: For lipless and shallow/medium runners I use an 6-6 AllStar GT2 and for big deep runners I use a 7' Falcon Low Rider crankbait rod. Both are medium action composite rods-graphite butt section with a glass tip.

Really, though, it is the action of the rod that is the most important thing IMO. If it has treble hooks I throw it on a medium action rod. The reason is a medium action rod, especially with a glass tip, has more give to it so there is less chance of a fish pulling the hooks out as it pulls back.

[NCYankee]

I agree with using a medium action rod for the reason already stated. I use a 6'6" medium rod.

[rrw4258]

i fish all cranks on a 7' shimano fx series casting rod in a medium action...

Ryan

[JB]

you'll feel much more with a all glass rod

[lizardsrule]

Here's a link to my current crankin rod 6'6"
http://www.stcroixrods.com/rods/defa...5&section=spin

My next one will be a 7' Legend series crankbait rod Now for deep divers I prefer a MH rod.

Lizards

[JB]

sweet lizards!
what ya doin' now robbin' banks..thas anice rod!~

[zooker]

deends on the crank really imo. shallow divers that go down less than 10 feet-inculding lipless baits-7 foot medium action fenwick gt. i have a torno on this rod loaded with 8 pound pink ande mono.
big cranks dt's-10,14,16 poes 300,400 manns 20+,30+ norman dd10, dd22 ect.. mh action rod minimum 7 foot prefure 7'6''-8'3'' i have a 7'6'' david fritts american rodsmith. which i have a 4.1 geared team diawa-actually a drop shot reel-loaded with 8 pound pink ande mono..

the reason for the lenth is to get the crank as big as a dt-16 to work to it's full potental you must throw it a long way..to get it down in the sweet spot..

zooker

[Wishing2BFishing]

Seems like the consensus is for medium action rods 6'6" and some prefer the glass crankin sticks over the graphite.

Decisions, decisions, decisions . . . I am certain that my next rod and reel will be a baitcaster for cranks. I still must decide whether to go with the glass versus the graphite and if I will get the medium versus the medium heavy.

[bassguy2004]

For deep cranking I like to use an old Kunan 7' Med action glass rod.

[Fishie1]

I use a BASS PRO cheapo 30 doller graphite rod....in 7 foot med action...it is a awesome crankbait rod...sensative enought and it loads up on the fish....I recomend it as long as you are not throwing tiny balsa cranks....anything else it does the job!

[dodgeguy]

i hate glass rods.no way will you feel more vibration.i use a 6-8 all star im10x spinnerbait rod with deep divers and a 6-6 johnny morris signature series m-h with lipless cranks.both rods use sufix braid.both have soft tips to absorb shock.i loosen the drag and hardly ever loose fish.so far i haven't lost any this year.i feel everything with these setups.as soon as the vibration stops you stop reeling and wait for the mouth to close and set the hook 1 time.just don't horse them in and you won't loose them.

[bassnman30]

The only problem that (I've) found is that a glass rod is harder to throw. Sometimes you basically have to "lob" the bait vs. using a regular cast like with graphite. The sensitivety is not there as it is with a graphite rod therefore it's hard to feel what your bait is doing.
I've got both but the glass rod is better for deep crankin.
(in my opinion)

[dampeoples]

For mid cranks, I use a Lew's Speed Stick, slow speed, medium action, in 6ft, for deep, I use a glass Falcon Deep Crankin' Stick

[officerhoyt]

For crankin i use the crankin stick from BPS with a curado 100b reel.

[keithdog]

I use a 6 1/2 foot med. action graphite rod from Gander Mountain. An IM7 Guide series. I couple that with a Garcia 4600C3 casting reel. Works great for me. I like the lightness of the rod for working cranks for hours. And it has just the right flexabilty to set the hooks without tearing them out. A good fiberglass rod should be ok. I feel a good graphite blank really comes into it's own when fishing with worms, finess baits, carolina rigs, and other methods where a good sense of feel is critical.