Crankbait Rods

Old Hooker · 10-26-10, 10:35 PM

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.

MIbasser · 10-26-10, 11:07 PM

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.

bassboogieman · 10-27-10, 06:00 AM

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.

keithdog · 10-27-10, 07:07 AM

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.

BigBassin144 · 10-27-10, 07:16 AM

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.

BB

rrw4258 · 10-27-10, 07:51 AM

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.

Ryan

walkeraviator · 10-27-10, 09:06 AM

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.

BigBassin144 · 10-27-10, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkeraviator

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?

BB

Jrob78 · 10-27-10, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkeraviator

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.

walkeraviator · 10-27-10, 11:53 AM

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...

Jrob78 · 10-27-10, 12:46 PM

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.

Dave63 · 10-27-10, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkeraviator

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

woody · 10-27-10, 07:58 PM

-Falcon Lowrider (LFC-4-17) 7ft. M/MOD

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

-Mark

dave0943 · 10-28-10, 03:10 PM

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.

3dkicker · 10-29-10, 03:30 PM

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.

DVT Mike · 11-04-10, 10:01 AM

For deep diving crankbaits, the Lamiglass SR705 is hard to beat. It's a good blend of forgiveness, backbone and sensitivity.

10-26-10, 10:35 PM	#1
Old Hooker BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Shadow of the Smokys, East Tennessee Posts: 249	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. __________________ To fish or not to fish. What a stupid question! -Jim

10-27-10, 06:00 AM	#3
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	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. Last edited by bassboogieman; 10-27-10 at 06:06 AM.

10-27-10, 07:16 AM	#5
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	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. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

10-27-10, 07:51 AM	#6
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	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. Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

10-27-10, 12:46 PM	#11
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	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. __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

10-26-10, 11:07 PM	#2
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	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.

10-27-10, 07:07 AM	#4
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	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.

10-27-10, 09:06 AM	#7
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	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.

10-27-10, 11:53 AM	#10
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	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...

10-27-10, 07:58 PM	#13
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	-Falcon Lowrider (LFC-4-17) 7ft. M/MOD -American Rodsmith, David Fritts SS (DF70MH) 7ft. MH GLASS -Mark

10-28-10, 03:10 PM	#14
dave0943 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Iron Mountain, MI Posts: 174	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.

10-29-10, 03:30 PM	#15
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	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. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

11-04-10, 10:01 AM	#16
DVT Mike BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Milford,PA Posts: 312	For deep diving crankbaits, the Lamiglass SR705 is hard to beat. It's a good blend of forgiveness, backbone and sensitivity. __________________ Visit us at www.delawarevalleytackle.com

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