What's Your Cranking Rod?

[SCangler91]

I've got a 5.2:1 Bass Pro Shops PQ I need to put on a new rod.  Simply put, what's your favorite cranking rod?

 

Thanks

[iabass8]

Dobyns 705cb glass. Still have an older 72MHM legend xtreme that just doesn't get used much anymore. 

[catch anything]

quantum tour kvd crankn

[robster80]

powell diesel glass

[rcaddell23]

I don't have a ton of experience with other rods for comparison, but I really like my Veritas Winch.

[OntarioFishingGuy]

St croix avid 7' medium action casting rod. Pretty stout crankbait rod so I use t rigs with it too.

[BigMoneyGrip]

Crucial.

[Goose52]

I've got a bunch of casting rods with moderate or moderate-fast actions and all could be considered "cranking rods." They range from ML to MH powers and lengths from 6' to 7'11".  I couldn't identify a single "favorite" without knowing "favorite for what"?  Light, mid-weight, heavy cranks?  Close quarters, open water, etc.

 

I can say which cranking rod I use the MOST - a 7' medium power BPS Crankin' Stick with a 5.2 ratio reel on it.

 

For your 5.2 PQ - you might get some pretty solid recommendations if you mentioned what type of baits you want to toss and what your price range is....

[Capt.Bob]

I've got a bunch of casting rods with moderate or moderate-fast actions and all could be considered "cranking rods." They range from ML to MH powers and lengths from 6' to 7'11".  I couldn't identify a single "favorite" without knowing "favorite for what"?  Light, mid-weight, heavy cranks?  Close quarters, open water, etc.

 

I can say which cranking rod I use the MOST - a 7' medium power BPS Crankin' Stick with a 5.2 ratio reel on it.

 

For your 5.2 PQ - you might get some pretty solid recommendations if you mentioned what type of baits you want to toss and what your price range is....

I agree, my 7'MM Avid probably gets the most use for bass lures, but I am usually not throwing big deep diving cranks.

[masterbass]

7'4" mojo bass glass is mine

[roadwarrior]

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-optimus-xlt-dhc-review.html

 

For deep divers, the Lamiglas SR705R is THE BOMB!

[down4ttown]

Dobyn's 704CB for me. Best d**n rod in my arsenal and that includes my DX's based on how much I use it. I would like a longer rod in a 5 power though. 

[Alpha Male]

I like my veritas. I feel that crankbait and spinnerbait rods can be cheaper than my T-rig, jigs, and frog rods.

[robster80]

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-optimus-xlt-dhc-review.html

For deep divers, the Lamiglas SR705R is THE BOMB!

these r pretty rare now arent they? ive been wanting one of these

[mmrivera86]

Mine is my 7' M Diawa Laguna rod. Cheapo, but it has done me justice over and over again.

[Teal]

No clear favorite, as each rod has a different job.

Powell Endurance 695cb

Powell Endurance 804cb

Daiwa Ballistic 7'7"M. Mod

Daiwa Ballistic 7'2" MH mod

All of these are good rods, but I like the longer ones for deeper cranks and I like more back bone in my go cranking rods and squarebill rods....

[ClackerBuzz]

i guess it depends on what cranks ur throwing but you can't go wrong with a dobyns 704 cb glass

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewdobyns704cbglass.html

[NorcalBassin]

Dobyns 765 Glass... love it for deep divers and it's plenty versatile to throw all but the smallest cranks

[Bluebasser86]

I have 3 I use that all serve a purpose, no real favorite

7' MH/M St. Croix Pro Glass-squarebills

7' MH/M Ethos-mid depth 

7' 10" MH/M St. Croix Mojo-deep runners or big baits

[Mike L]

Phenix X11 composite. Its rated as a deep diver rod but I use it for all cranking, including small Sq Bills.

Love that thing.

Mike

[Arv]

Dobyns 705cb, Graphite