Phenix X9, X10 Or Shimano Crucial Ml For Small Cranks?

[Quillback]

I'm thinking about getting a rod for light cranks. I'm looking in the mid-range as far as price, I don't want to spend $200-300 for a cranking rod as I'm not sure you get much more value in that range for a cranking stick.

Anyway, looking at the specs for a Phenix X9, it's rated for 1/8-7/8 range, the X10 is 1/4-1 OZ, and the Crucial 1/4-1/2 OZ.

I'm leaning towards the X9, with it's lower rating I might be able to throw Shad Rap SR5's with it and all the way up to Bandit 200's. I'm a little concerned it may be too light, so maybe the X10 is a better choice if it comes down to Phenix.

Crucial is $30-40 less in price, but the weight range is pretty narrow.

Anyone used any of these rods for small cranks? Feedback is appreciated. Also feel free to mention other brands.

[KevO]

If you can throw a shad rap effectively on a casting rod you're doing some thing! I have 2 crucial crankbait rods (cork handle) and i love them, they are great crankin rods.

[Quillback]

Yeah tossing that little Shad Rap on a BC rod seems tough to achieve, but that Phenix X9 is rated down to 1/8 oz.