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Old 10-13-04, 06:27 PM   #1
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Default Fiberglass rods

I read in magazines and see on tv many anglers employing a 7ft. fiberglass rod w/ 10 lb test to thow all or most of their crankbaits. Any benefit to this or will the 6'6" graphite do just as well?
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Old 10-13-04, 07:08 PM   #2
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Some people say fiberglass rods give more than graphite does allowing the the bass to inhale the crankbait easier but I think that graphite works just as well.
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Old 10-13-04, 08:30 PM   #3
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I use a 6-6 glass/graphite rod-glass tip and graphite butt. The glass is a little more flexable and has a little more give to it. That being said, I have about decided a M or ML graphite rod would work fine.
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Old 10-13-04, 08:51 PM   #4
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Default Re: Fiberglass rods

most of you know, i am a crankbait nut. I have tried and used most everything over the years, and IMO, the composite rods are best. I use a 7" Composite rod made by Falcon. The all glass rods are TOO soft, and a M action graphite rod can be too stiff. A ML graphite rod is ok. You want some flex.You want the rod to act as a shock absorber whever the fish strikes, and when they lunge. This dramaticly lessons the chances of the fish coming off.

Best advice I can give you, as has been said over and again on this forum, is figure out what works best for you.

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Old 10-13-04, 11:00 PM   #5
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It is better to use a 7' rod, because 1) It casts further
and 2) Above weedbeds, you could dip the tip of the rod into the water, so that the crankbait runs lower, closer down to the weedbed.

~that's what I've read,


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Old 10-14-04, 03:31 PM   #6
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Default Re: Fiberglass rods

I know guys who use 6'6" rods and some (like me) that use 7' rods glass rods. The choice is your's. Seems to me that the 6'6" rod may be a little lighter than the 7'.
The main reason that I use the 7' rod is for casting distance.
My main graphite crankin rod is an Inshore series "Star rod". This rod has alot of lower end backbone but flexible on the tip.
You'll find that a graphite rod is not only lighter, but you can "feel" your bait much better.
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Old 10-14-04, 07:11 PM   #7
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Default Re: Fiberglass rods

i use a 7' medium fenwick graphite stick. paired with a ambassador torno and 8 pound-normally-ande line.
for the same reason as bassman. to get it way out there.


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Old 10-17-04, 02:15 AM   #8
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I use a 7' medium Kunan graphite rod for crankbaits with 15 lb. Stren High Impact line. Kneel and reel those big Norman DD 22's and plow a furrow in the bottom of the lake. Those crankbaits make their own structure.
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IM, do you fish a clear lake?
If yes, go with the longer pole and lighter line.
If no, go with whatever you like and have more confidence in.


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Old 10-17-04, 11:29 AM   #10
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It depends on where you are fishing as to what rod works best.I use a 6'0 ML fenwick HMG rod for cranking around docks and shallower structure. I use a 7'6" MH flipping stick for deeper depths to shallow.A 7'6" will hookset quicker just by lifting the rod, you can pick up alot of line in a hurry and the longer rod blank applys more consistant pressure than a shorter blank does therefore it controls the fish and wears him down with ease.I hope this helps. P N J
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Hey Bassguy2004,

When did you get that Kunan rod. Man I haven't seen those in a long time. The last time I saw one, I was down in good 'ol L.A.
That was a long time ago (appx15 yrs).
They seemed to be pretty good rods.
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Old 10-17-04, 03:56 PM   #12
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bassguy why have you cossen to use 15 pound test? seems a tad heavy even for digging a trench.

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Old 10-17-04, 04:26 PM   #13
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15 pound test does seem high for crankbaits I use 8 to 12 pound test the smaller diameter lets them run deeper and have better action imo.
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Zooker, when I use crankbaits I'm in some nasty stuff, the Stren High Impact is just as the name implies. It is tough and doesn't nick up like lighter lines.
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i read that but still i work a poes 400 on 8-12 pond test. depending on how deep i want to work it. you do not say how deep you are normally fishing with the norman.


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Old 10-18-04, 09:19 AM   #16
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Fiberglass are good for nothing more than deer sea fishing.I use a fiberglass Shakespeare Ugly Stick when we go fishing.
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Never heard of "deer sea fishing" . Whats the difference between a fiberglass rod and a fiberglass ugly stick ?
Got me on that one.
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Old 10-18-04, 06:40 PM   #18
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Ugly Sticks are strong *** rods.I ment deep sea fishing ya dope.
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Old 10-18-04, 07:55 PM   #19
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Default Re: Fiberglass rods

How do glass rods from major makers compare in weight with their comparable length/action graphite rods? I only have one E-glass rod, a Crankin' Power Pro from BPS. I think I used it one day before putting it on the rack. By a substantial amount it weighs more than any graphite rod I own.



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Old 10-19-04, 01:44 AM   #20
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bassnman30:

I've had that Kunan rod around 20 years. It's a little on the heavy side but it works great.

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I've used the 15 lb line a long time and it works for me. I fish from 2' to 25' deep with the Norman DD22 with a little help with lead wire on the trebles.
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Tyrant,
You can call me a dope if you wish.
At least I know how to spell, you dope !
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