Mid To Deep Cranks..7Ft? Or Longer?

[robster80]

ive been researching rods for mid-deep cranks and alot of guys say a 7'6 rod is the way to go but im considering a 7ft glass rod ive found. should i look at something longer or would a 7' handle them fine?

[Raul]

Man I must be really wrong, I've been cranking deep, extra deep and ultra deep cranks with rods as short as 5'6" since 1980.

[robster80]

ive just been told that its hard to get em down deep with a 7ft vs a longer one. was just wantin some more opinions

[Catch and Grease]

I use a 7ft, but there isn't a set length everyone should use.

[Raul]

ive just been told that its hard to get em down deep with a 7ft vs a longer one. was just wantin some more opinions

not true.

[DTack]

By no means can you NOT fish any type of crankbait deep or shallow on a certain length rod.  I personally like a 7'6" rod for throwing a mid depth crankbait.  A 7 footer will work just fine though!

[K_Mac]

The major advantage of a longer rod is casting distance. A longer cast will keep the bait in the zone longer, and get it a little deeper. And yes, 7' will work.

[JGBassinAL]

The major advantage of a longer rod is casting distance. A longer cast will keep the bait in the zone longer, and get it a little deeper. And yes, 7' will work.

 

7' will work just as everyone has said. K_Mac is right about the casting distance and keeping the bait in the zone longer. I prefer a 7'10" rod when deep crankin, but its all personal preference. I also fish the Tennessee River Systems where deep crankin is a way of life so I have 3 deep crankin rods. Two are 7'10" and one is 7'4". I can say that I can cast farther with the added length of the 7'10", allowing me to keep bottom contact longer. If you are more comfortable with a 7' rod though that is what you should get. I used to wouldn't use a rod over 7', I was pretty intimidated by them. Now I only have two rods under 7'. A jerkbait rod and a 6'9" rod for weightless senkos that I use in close quarters. If you do decide to get a longer rod, you will get used to it and I think you will appreciate the added casting distance.