Crankbait Rod?

[MrTexasRigs]

Alright, so I am looking for a crankbait rod. That could basically work the whole spectrum of cranks. Though i'm looking for something that is good with medium and deep divers around (15-20ft.) I am not spending a lot on a glass rod at the moment, so my two choices are between a rod at regular price and one that is on sell.

 

  Both are crankbait rods

-Powell Diesel 7' med hvy

-Daiwa Ballistic 7'2" med hvy

 

Which one would you choose. I was going to get the powell until i saw the good deal on the Ballistic. So give me your opinions!

 

Thanks,

Zach

[flyfisher]

Haven't fished either of those but i will say after i picked up my crankbait specific rod my catch rate went way up.  I have a kistler helium micro guide crank rod matched up with a 4.7:1  BPS PQ.

[Dave P]

I have the Diesel. If it breaks tomorrow, I will have another on the way tomorrow night. Haven't used a Daiwa rod for several years.

[MrTexasRigs]

I have the Diesel. If it breaks tomorrow, I will have another on the way tomorrow night. Haven't used a Daiwa rod for several years.

I'm not a big Daiwa fan. What do you have to say about your diesel?

[Ima Bass Ninja]

I have that daiwa it's a fantastic rod. I am not a huge daiwa fan either but I was pleasantly surprised with that rod especially for the sale price. Not sure how it would do with smaller cranks but it handles the big boys very well. I would happily recommend the daiwa rod to anyone.

[Dave P]

It's light, has good backbone but a soft tip. I VERY seldom have one come unbuttoned on it. Casts very well and comfortable to fish. I have used everything from a square bill to a 6XD on it. It's my primary cranking stick. Like I said, if it broke, I would replace it immediately.

[OnthePotomac]

I do not own one, but I have read numerous positive remarks on the BPS cranking stick on other forums.

[Hogsticker]

The Ballistic is better suited for heavier, larger, deeper cranks IMO. The Diesel can handle square bills to rattle baits, mid size jerk baits and cranks that weigh around 5/8 - 3/4, and dive up to 18 feet are right in it's wheel house IMO. Pretty versatile stick for being glass. Feels much lighter than the Ballistic too. If it helps any I have a Diesel cranker I'd sell ya for 50 bucks shipped. I just have to get my hands on a tube to ship it in. Rod has never been used (double).