6'6 Rod Crankbaits

[Catch and Grease]

Is a 6'6 rod to short for crankbaits?  I only have one medium action rod for baitcasters and its a 6'6 rod all my other medium action rods are for spinning reels. I like working crankbaits with baitcaster reels more than spinning reels but would it be bad using a 6'6? would I start to lose more fish? should I just switch to a 7'0 spinning rod with like 8 lb mono something until I get a better rod for cranking?

[new2BC4bass]

All things being equal a longer rod will cast further.  Other than that the rod should work fine as long as the tip isn't too stiff.

[Catch and Grease]

So really using a shorter rod will only make my casting distance suffer? That's not so bad...

[Hogsticker]

And if you're fishing from the bank, it will keep ya from snapping your line on tree branches and sending your lure 100 yards down river!!

[Raul]

Is a 6'6 rod to short for crankbaits? 

 

I crank with shorter rods than that, 5´6" and 6´ without any problems at all, been doing it for 30+ years.

[TorqueConverter]

Is a 6'6 rod to short for crankbaits?  I only have one medium action rod for baitcasters and its a 6'6 rod all my other medium action rods are for spinning reels. I like working crankbaits with baitcaster reels more than spinning reels but would it be bad using a 6'6? would I start to lose more fish? should I just switch to a 7'0 spinning rod with like 8 lb mono something until I get a better rod for cranking?

 

It's fine.  I spent so much time cranking on a 6' that to this day I'm much more accurate with a 6'6'' than a 7'.  I've got an old 6'6'' graphite Medium Mod paired up to braid that hooks fish deeper than any technique specific crankbait rod with mono that I've owned except glass.

 

Everybody has a different definition for medium.  That 6'6'' rod should work as long as it is not a stiff medium. 

[smalljaw67]

I prefer the 6'3" to 6'6" for shallow cranks, I've been using a 6'10" that has been awesome but if I was going to buy a rod for a single purpose of shallow cranks it would be a 6'6" as it is more versatile for me as I could use it for mid depth cranking as well. I really like a 6'3" model as well, that is what I like when using nothing but smaller 1/4oz to 5/16oz baits that dive 3' and less, the 6'3" medium cranking rod is a killer deal for Manns baby 1 minus baits on the river, you can make the precision casts up under overhanging trees with ease.

[Maico1]

I use both 6'6" and 7'......open water gets the 7' and when closer to the shore and tight quarters it is the 6'6".

[doyle8218]

All things being equal a longer rod will cast further.  Other than that the rod should work fine as long as the tip isn't too stiff.

Agree

[Capt.Bob]

6'6" is a great rod for cranks, more accurate than 7', with a little less distance, 6' is a little more accurate with less distance. I think 6'6" is a compromise rod that does everything well, to me this makes it more versatile. Like was already said, just don't go to stiff for the treble hook rigs. If distance is a priority then you may not be happy, otherwise enjoy!  

[Catch and Grease]

I fish a lake with lots of trees and cover so I never need to make super long cast so a 6'6 should work fine for me I guess, I'll try it this weekend and see how I like em'