Rod Actions for Deep Diving Cranks

GorillaWarfare · 01-30-06, 10:48 PM

My buddy that I fish tourneys with wanted to know what you guys thought were good rods for deep diving crank set ups. He currently uses a 6'6" MH action rod. He was thinking of going to a 7 footer but wanted to know what action he should look for. I believe he was looking to spend around $50 or so. In case you are wondering why he just doesn't join and ask himself he is sadly without an internet connection. Thanks in advance.

Nick

basser087 · 01-30-06, 11:12 PM

I'd get a medium action rod for crankbaits. Finwick makes an excellent rod called the Venture it's like $49.99 at Wal Mart.

basstech · 01-30-06, 11:46 PM

Md. hvy. is not an action, it is a power rating. "Action" refers to the limberness or stiffness of the rod from the tip down. Moderate, fast, extra fast...those are actions. Medium also is a power rating. Rods for crankbaiting are very subjective, what one angler likes another angler won't, What rod "works best for" whatever, is an individual thing, partially based on bias due to an experience an angler has with a particular set up. Understanding what works best for you is best figured out by understanding what is not working for you with what you have now.

Rebbasser · 01-30-06, 11:48 PM

I'm with 07-medium action. I use 3: 2 6-6 AllStar GT2s for smaller cranks and lipless baits, and a Falcon Low Rider 7' cranking rod for the big baits like a DD22. All three are composite-graphite butt with a glass tip.

zooker · 01-31-06, 05:54 AM

with the really big lipped crank baits 90% of the medium rods don't have the back bone to throw them well. i say 7 footer diffantly if you throw lighter baits go with a medium. but if you are going to throw poes,dt10-16,dd22,ect..alot you will need the mh rod.it also helps on wear and tear these big baits put on you..

zooker

WIbassfisherman · 01-31-06, 09:40 AM

Just thought I'd add to the confusion. I use a 7' MH but it's a graphite/glass mix. Fast tip with nice back bone. Doesn't wear on you when throwing all day for deep bass and the tip is forgiving as you won't rip hooks out of the fish's mouth upon hook up. Great for casting distance as well. Look on BPS or Cabela's for crankin' sticks.

fishn'fool · 01-31-06, 07:21 PM

When I use any crank bait from a 5' diver to a norman d22 I use a 7' medium light rod with a fast action. The 7' ML rod can really load up when you cast a big crank bait which can get a you a few extra feet in your cast. But a medium 6.5-7' rod would be great too.

rrw4258 · 01-31-06, 08:45 PM

i use a shimano fx series rod for all of my crankbaits and spinnerbaits... best thing is that they are only 12.99 at a meijer's store!!

Ryan

JB · 01-31-06, 09:33 PM

I am probably the oddball on this one, but I like my 5ft 6 inch med. rod for crankbaits, and also jerkbaits..I also throw with the 6-6med. heavy , but I just like some of the advantages of the shorter rod..easier for me to side arm, and also not so long that the rod tip hits the water on jerkbait-jerking..

Fish On · 01-31-06, 09:40 PM

I like an emerald rod 6.5 ft long med heavy. The rod sells for 50 dollars and is super light. It is one of the most sensitive rods out there.

01-30-06, 10:48 PM	#1
GorillaWarfare BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 124	Rod Actions for Deep Diving Cranks My buddy that I fish tourneys with wanted to know what you guys thought were good rods for deep diving crank set ups. He currently uses a 6'6" MH action rod. He was thinking of going to a 7 footer but wanted to know what action he should look for. I believe he was looking to spend around $50 or so. In case you are wondering why he just doesn't join and ask himself he is sadly without an internet connection. Thanks in advance. Nick

01-30-06, 11:46 PM	#3
basstech BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rockford, Ill Posts: 489	Md. hvy. is not an action, it is a power rating. "Action" refers to the limberness or stiffness of the rod from the tip down. Moderate, fast, extra fast...those are actions. Medium also is a power rating. Rods for crankbaiting are very subjective, what one angler likes another angler won't, What rod "works best for" whatever, is an individual thing, partially based on bias due to an experience an angler has with a particular set up. Understanding what works best for you is best figured out by understanding what is not working for you with what you have now. __________________ The words just won't come to me!:confused:

01-30-06, 11:48 PM	#4
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	I'm with 07-medium action. I use 3: 2 6-6 AllStar GT2s for smaller cranks and lipless baits, and a Falcon Low Rider 7' cranking rod for the big baits like a DD22. All three are composite-graphite butt with a glass tip. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

01-31-06, 05:54 AM	#5
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	with the really big lipped crank baits 90% of the medium rods don't have the back bone to throw them well. i say 7 footer diffantly if you throw lighter baits go with a medium. but if you are going to throw poes,dt10-16,dd22,ect..alot you will need the mh rod.it also helps on wear and tear these big baits put on you.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

01-31-06, 07:21 PM	#7
fishn'fool BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 96	When I use any crank bait from a 5' diver to a norman d22 I use a 7' medium light rod with a fast action. The 7' ML rod can really load up when you cast a big crank bait which can get a you a few extra feet in your cast. But a medium 6.5-7' rod would be great too. __________________ Fish Hard -- A Conservation and Biology Student

01-30-06, 11:12 PM	#2
basser087 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Niles, Mi Posts: 75	I'd get a medium action rod for crankbaits. Finwick makes an excellent rod called the Venture it's like $49.99 at Wal Mart.

01-31-06, 09:40 AM	#6
WIbassfisherman BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hartland, Wisconsin Posts: 151	Just thought I'd add to the confusion. I use a 7' MH but it's a graphite/glass mix. Fast tip with nice back bone. Doesn't wear on you when throwing all day for deep bass and the tip is forgiving as you won't rip hooks out of the fish's mouth upon hook up. Great for casting distance as well. Look on BPS or Cabela's for crankin' sticks.

01-31-06, 08:45 PM	#8
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	i use a shimano fx series rod for all of my crankbaits and spinnerbaits... best thing is that they are only 12.99 at a meijer's store!! Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

01-31-06, 09:33 PM	#9
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	I am probably the oddball on this one, but I like my 5ft 6 inch med. rod for crankbaits, and also jerkbaits..I also throw with the 6-6med. heavy , but I just like some of the advantages of the shorter rod..easier for me to side arm, and also not so long that the rod tip hits the water on jerkbait-jerking..

01-31-06, 09:40 PM	#10
Fish On BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hauppauge, NY Posts: 368	I like an emerald rod 6.5 ft long med heavy. The rod sells for 50 dollars and is super light. It is one of the most sensitive rods out there. __________________ David Scott

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