One Rod For Carolina Rigs And Deep Cranks?

[Topwater Pete]

I am trying to decide if it would be ok to use a TBC76 MHMF rod for both Carolina rigs--1/2 to 1 and a quarter ounce and also

use the same rod for deep diving large rsize cranks. I can only afford one rod at this time. If its a bad idea I will wait till I can

buy both the big cranker and the carolina rod.

 

Thanks

[Fishes in trees]

Carolina rigs and deep cranks aren't really similar techniques.  You can do whatever you want.  Carolina Rigs require a pretty stiff rod, as you are often setting the hook at a distance.  Flexibility in a deep cranking rod will give you more casting distance, up to a point.  Again, why not, if it works for you go ahead.

 

Very few of my rod choices for various techniques are etched in stone, and I am sure that given an increase in disposable income, I would upgrade every rod I've got.

[Capt.Bob]

I am not familiar with that particular rod, but after purchasing a rod this year, after a review by one of our own, testifying how versatile it was, I was very surprised. The rod was a Legend Extreme, in a 7'2" MHM action, probably quite close to the blank you are thinking about. It is a little stiffer than my rod by the action designation MHMF mine is a little slower MHM, but I think you would have a good rod for both, I use this rod for big deep cranks of course, but it is still quite capable as a worm or Carolina rig rod, hell the more I use it, I think it will work great as a Jig Rod?? If I were you I would pull the trigger, there are pros that would choose different rods for the same application, it just depends on the way you fish it, and that rod sounds like a very versatile rod!!!! Let us know what you think but I wouldn't be afraid to try it.  

[PondBoss]

I say go for it, I use my deep diving cranking rods to C-rig with all the time.  Maybe my rods are just versatile, but who knows.  They definitely do the trick for both applications.  When I think about it the techniques maybe totally different but the applications are very much the same.  For both you need a long rod, although the length is needed for different reasons.  One is needed to move line, the other for casting distance.  For both you need a bit of tip, and back bone.  One have enough rigidity to set the hook firlmly with a sweep, the other to not snap chunking a huge crank.  They maybe different, but should suffice to pull double duty.

[WRB]

I will differ from what has been posted, a pitching jig/flipping rod would be good for C-rigging, not so good for cranking deep diving lures. A good crank rod should be slower action for 2 important reasons; 1, ease of casting, the rod loads up slower and cast far better than a fast action rod. 2, playing bass around the boat, the slower action rod is more forgiving when a bass is lightly hooked with treble hook lures, the primary reason anglers loose good size bass at the boat.

Buy the good rod that serves your primary presentations, the rod you will use more often and less expensive rods for use with secondary presentations, if you re limited in budget.

Tom

PS; BPS, KVDC710MHCC crankbait rod is under $100 and go with St Croix rod for pitching/flipping and C-rigs.

[Teal]

Im with Tom on this one, I use one of my flipping sticks for c rigging and it is perfect. I dont like a really stiff rod for cranking and dont like a slow action for bottom techniques.

[PondBoss]

Meant to add the rod that I use.  7'6" MH H2O Ethos it'll do the job

[Sam]

Yep, heavy rod.

 

I will go with a medium heavy on a Carolina rig if I use less than an ounce weight.

 

Otherwise, it is a heavy rod for both applications.

[Topwater Pete]

I really appreciate all of your input on this. It is really helping me with my decision. One final

request and I will stop bugging you guys on this. If all the top of the line rod bulders called you

and said you can have any rod you choose for free, but you have to fish it for carolina rigs and

deep cranks- 12 to 20 feet or more exclusively, what would you take.

 

After I buy the rod I will do a review on it to show my appreciation for all the help.

 

Pete

[Teal]

One rod for just c rigs? Any rod?

Ii normally uuse a flipping stick but if i had to choose one rod for just c rigs, Id probably grab a G Loomis NRX 893 JWR. 7'5" MH in blue. Love the blue color..

[Topwater Pete]

Teal,  one rod for c rigs and deep water cranks.

[PondBoss]

I'd use the rod that I already have. 7'6" MH Ethos

[Teal]

None, would not buy a rod for both.

My deep cranking rods are soley for deep cranks and maybe for small hard swimbaits (1oz or less)

but I would use a flipping stick, worm rod, or a jig rod for c rigs before i would anything else.