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Old 10-26-10, 10:35 PM   #1
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Question Crankbait Rods

I know most of us have a dedicated crankbait rod, but I'm curious what everybody uses. I use a 7' med/fast graphite myself. I'm still not sold that a glass or composite rod is needed. I'm not in the market for a new rod or anything, just trying to see where I stand in my own thinking.
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Old 10-26-10, 11:07 PM   #2
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I have 4 currently... 2 of them are the KVD Tour CB rods. One is a 7'M that is mainly smaller baits (10' or less and traps) and then a 7'MH for deep divers. The other two are for topwater and jerkbait, which can be used for very shallow divers (bandit 100's). But in general the KVD 7'M rod is on my deck at most days with a trap on it.
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Old 10-27-10, 06:00 AM   #3
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I also carry 4 in the boat and all mine are currently Kistler Argon (graphite), and are "crankbait specific" rods with fast, moderate or moderate/fast actions depending upon the bait they are designed to throw. For lipless (and the occasional topwater popper) a 7'2" Med/fast. 2 - 6'9" M mod/fast for shallow, mid-range cranks (and occasional jerkbait) and a 7'9" MH/mod rod for the deep runners.

I've used the earlier Kistler Graphite Plus composite blank rods, and they are very nice for all but the deep cranks, they just were not stout enough to handle the deep divers. I am definitely NOT a fan of 'glass rods - many like them, but I've grown accustomed to a LIGHT rod and the 'glass rods are just to dang heavy to throw for extended periods of time (I suffer from arthritis, so the lighter rod helps me there also).

The three rods for crankbaits are paired with Pflueger Asaro reels (6.3>1, but line recovery is at 25" per handle turn). The rod for lipless is a Pflueger Summit (7.1>1) for burning them along.

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Old 10-27-10, 07:07 AM   #4
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I carry 3 rods for crankbaits.
1. 7' MH/MOD Action for larger deep divers.
2. 7' M/MOD Action for mid size mid depth crankbaits.
3. 6-1/2' M/MF Action for smaller shallow crankbaits and smaller topwater baits.
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Old 10-27-10, 07:16 AM   #5
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Graphite, Glass, or Composite, it doesn't matter the material. What you want in a crankbait rod is a softer action. I've seen crankbait rods from Moderate Slow to Moderate Fast.

Some still prefer a fast action graphite rod, but most don't. The thing is, you can get graphite rods with actions very similar to glass while retaining its light weight and sensitivity.

I haven't used a glass rod, but my next one may be. I also prefer longer rod for fishing crankbait, 7'+.

Right now, I have one rod that I fish all my cranks on, but really need a heavier one.

The rod I have now is a 7' M/Mod. Once I get a one for deeper cranks, this will be my dedicated shallow diver. My plan as of now is to get a 7' MH MF graphite rod, or a 7'6" MH F glass rod for my medium to deep divers.

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Old 10-27-10, 07:51 AM   #6
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I have two cranking rods. One is a 7' Medium Tour KVD Crankin' Rod for shallow baits, and a 7' Medium-Heavy Tour KVD Crankin' rod for Deeper Baits and ripping traps out of the grass.

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I have yet to purchase a Crankbiat rod. As of now I have 2 6'6" MH/F rods that do double duty as T-Rig / crankbait rods. I have yet to have a fish shake a lure due to teh fast action tip, but mostly because I still use Mono which lets teh fish have some give.

I do intend to buy a crankbait rod in the spring and run F10lb flouro on it. So far I havent found any non-glass rods that have the action I am looking for in a crankbait application. BUt i keep looking hoping I get lucky.
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I have yet to purchase a Crankbiat rod. As of now I have 2 6'6" MH/F rods that do double duty as T-Rig / crankbait rods. I have yet to have a fish shake a lure due to teh fast action tip, but mostly because I still use Mono which lets teh fish have some give.

I do intend to buy a crankbait rod in the spring and run F10lb flouro on it. So far I havent found any non-glass rods that have the action I am looking for in a crankbait application. BUt i keep looking hoping I get lucky.
Are you looking for something similar to the action of glass? I looked at a lot of crankbait rods before I decided to build mine, so I may be able to suggest some to look at. Also, what's your budget for this rod?

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Old 10-27-10, 10:55 AM   #9
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I have yet to purchase a Crankbiat rod. As of now I have 2 6'6" MH/F rods that do double duty as T-Rig / crankbait rods. I have yet to have a fish shake a lure due to teh fast action tip, but mostly because I still use Mono which lets teh fish have some give.

I do intend to buy a crankbait rod in the spring and run F10lb flouro on it. So far I havent found any non-glass rods that have the action I am looking for in a crankbait application. BUt i keep looking hoping I get lucky.
I don't think you will find a graphite rod that has the same action as glass. Moderate graphite blanks just aren't the same. I've tried them and always go back to glass or composite.
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Old 10-27-10, 11:53 AM   #10
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I never said I was looking for a graphite rod with a glass action.. I simply want a true moderate action rod... and my budget is under $100... So that is why I am having such a hard time...
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Old 10-27-10, 12:46 PM   #11
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A true moderate action in a graphite rod will have as close to a glass action as possible, so that kind of is what you are looking for.

Check out the Team All Star Crankin rods. They have about as close to a moderate action as you're going to find on a graphite rod. Great rods and in your budget.
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Old 10-27-10, 07:12 PM   #12
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I never said I was looking for a graphite rod with a glass action.. I simply want a true moderate action rod... and my budget is under $100... So that is why I am having such a hard time...
Shimano Voltaeus $49
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Old 10-27-10, 07:58 PM   #13
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-Falcon Lowrider (LFC-4-17) 7ft. M/MOD

-American Rodsmith, David Fritts SS (DF70MH) 7ft. MH GLASS


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Old 10-28-10, 03:10 PM   #14
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I use three rods for cranks. 1 7" M Fast action. 1 7' MH fast action 1 6'6" Med M action.
These are graphite. I also have 2 Fiberglass rods from in the day taht I don't use any more. One is a St Croix the other a Phfuger. I don't remember what models, I'll have to look. I've been thinking of pulling them out and giving them a try again. I don't think I've used them in over 10 years. I remember them being heavy and not sensitive.
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Old 10-29-10, 03:30 PM   #15
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All three of mine are glass. All St. Croix or St. Croix blank. 6'6" M and a 6'6" MH are the two off the shelf and the custom is a 5'10" M made from a 6'6" rod blank. Out of the three the custom is the better of the three for shallow cranking and it handles different sized crankbaits well too. It also doubles as a topwater popper rod too.
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For deep diving crankbaits, the Lamiglass SR705 is hard to beat. It's a good blend of forgiveness, backbone and sensitivity.
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