Deep Cranking Rod

[Fishaholic7lbs]

Need help on choosing a deep cranking rod.. just got into throwing big cranks last year and I would like about a 7'10" I have a 7'6" but it dont handle th bigger plugs well.. I have sum dd22 manns 30+ and some strike king 10xd really wanna get into this and do it right.. all help is appreciated

[DTack]

Any type of price range that you're looking to stay within?  Is this going to be a dedicated rod (only for crankbaits) or would you like to try to use it for some other techniques as well?

[Fishaholic7lbs]

Not really a price range I just cant see spending200$ on a rod because its got someones name on it lol.. and yes I want this rod specially for deep cranking.. I have other rods that cover my techniques.. but as far as price I'd like to keep it under 150$.. I have a dang good reel for it a less super duty 5.3:1 got sum 14 floro on it

[ClackerBuzz]

I just got into deep cranking. I have a powell max 703 cb glass and dobyns 805rmcb. they both handle sk 6x and DD22's just fine. however even the 8' dobyns with rating 3/8 to 1 1/2oz can't handle a mann's 30+ so it's safe to say it can't handle a 10x.  i love the dobyns b/c it literally handles like a 7' rod, is light as a feather, more sensitive than glass but still ton's of flex and it's a steal for $195 during holiday sales.  the powell is amazing too and can throw a 1/4 oz or 1oz deep diver just the same. its a glass work of beauty that's also light as a feather and it can easily be found used for $125.

there only really a few rods that can handle a 10X. i think dobyns makes a 806 specifically for it as do other companies

 

i was initially bummed b/c the dobyns couldn't handle the mann's 30+. but after 20+ outings i realized DD22 and 6x are all i need. i'll switch to a different/more efficient technique before trying to haul 10x's or mann's 30+ thru the water all day.  for me a spoon, C-rig, ledgebuster or burner spinnerbait, 3/4oz jig, drop shot etc are all better deep water choices bc they get down and stay down the entire cast. i'm now throwing my spinnerbaits on my 703 glass and love it. strike king and other companies have 'burner' sb with much smaller blades which i'm becoming a huge fan of for deep water. i can cast a 1/2 oz burner spinnerbait a mile and keep it on the bottom the entire cast vs only 50% bottom contact with deep cranks. and the glass rod really helps them deflect off structure/cover in a crankbait kinda way.

[ww2farmer]

In all honesty the best rod for a 10xd is a flipping stick.

[Fishaholic7lbs]

Well I can manage without deep cranking... I could just use th dd22 but that limits me to about 15 foot give or take.. just wanted to try new stuff

[herruberraschen]

If you've got the 10XD's don't be afraid to throw them on your flipping stick like Farmer suggested. Then if you're getting bit a lot and think you like the technique you can upgrade to a cranking rod designed for throwing them. 

[Mike L]

Check out the Phenix X11 (7 ft. ) or X 12 (7 ft 6in) composite rods.

With a max lure rating of 3 oz. They are designed for going deep.

Great rod. I use mine for all cranks from sq bills to the the big ones.

It handles them all well.

Mike

[Mike L]

Sorry the X 13 is the 7' 6" 3 oz rated rod.

The X 10 and X 12 are rated to 1 oz.

Mike

[JGBassinAL]

Don't throw it on a flippin stick. I throw 10xds on a glass rod. I can get you a custom made glass rod in your price range, just shoot me a pm!

 

Well I can manage without deep cranking... I could just use th dd22 but that limits me to about 15 foot give or take.. just wanted to try new stuff