Thinking Of Setting Up A Cranking Combo, What Do You Think

[nickniescior]

I was thinking of mixing a  ST Croxis (this http://www.***.com/St_Croix_Premier_Series_Cranking_Rods/descpage-SCPSCCR.html) MED/HVY version 

with

A Abu Garcia Orra Winch (This http://www.***.com/Abu_Garcia_Orra_Winch_Casting_Reel/descpage-AGW.html)

I find myself really enjoying the use of crankbaits, so I was going to make something more set towards them, while I do look extensively at reviews before I get anything, I was curious if you guys have heard anything about either of these products? good or bad.

 

 Also to anyone who has a cranking setup, show it off, let me see what you guys use to throw your favorite crankbait.

Thanks.

[frogflogger]

Should be a great setup.

[flyfisher]

my only suggestion would be is if you need a MH for the types of cranking you do.  I throw a M weight rod and i like it for pretty much everything and since i am not deep cranking, over 12', i am not sure if you will need the MH version.

 

other than that, sounds like a good set up.

[uncustered]

MHX cb843 with gen 2 revo stx

MHX cb845 with revo sx

All star 7'3" with revo sx for deep cranking

[tomustang]

Premier 7'mhm can throw almost anything. Get a mojo model if you want a split grip.

Look into a lew speed spool closer to your price range and stick to a higher ratio like a 6.4:1 for a better all around ratio.

[nickniescior]

Premier 7'mhm can throw almost anything. Get a mojo model if you want a split grip.

Look into a lew speed spool closer to your price range and stick to a higher ratio like a 6.4:1 for a better all around ratio.

I have a Pro qualifier that is a 6:4:1, but I hear a lot of people saying slower is better for cranks, and also I only have one rod set up I use actively and id like to have two to take with me (its my bait-casting set up, once I switched from spinning, I almost never want to go back, there is just something so satisfying about using a bait-caster)  So I figure I would build another set up supremely for cranking since I rely on it so heavily and have the other work as my all around other bait rod (Lews is a bit out of my price range, and since I am building something I have never done before id like to keep it inexpensive but not so much it sacrifices quality (I know, thats a little contradicting) but if I can spend 100$ on reel and 130$ on rod, thats not so bad.

[TorqueConverter]

I would be highly suspect of any reel that states that it is "specifically designed for crankbaits".  It's beyond me how you design a reel for crankbaits other than [insert ratio here].

 

That combo should work very well, but I'd go Tatula and a MH Diesel Glass.  Personal preferences.

[tomustang]

Speed is preference, I prefer to not wear myself out cranking a handle faster for multiuse.

Since you have a PQ that is a 6.4 throw some cranks with it and see how your retrieve is. If you find yourself having to slow down more look for a lower ratio

[timsford]

Id get the tatula over the winch personally because i like the breaking system better and it casts farther with lighter weights. It retails for more but they are on walmart.com for barely over 100 and ron at valley sports is a site sponsor and can give you a great price on it too.

[kikstand454]

I think a lower ratio is more important for the torque than it is for speed. If you're mainly going to be throwing shallow and medium cranks, then try that PQ out for a while and save yourself some money. I think the real payoff for low ratio reels is when you're throwing big cranks to 15+ fow.

Ymmv.

[aavery2]

I would be highly suspect of any reel that states that it is "specifically designed for crankbaits".  It's beyond me how you design a reel for crankbaits other than [insert ratio here].

 

That combo should work very well, but I'd go Tatula and a MH Diesel Glass.  Personal preferences.

I think there are several things you can do, as you mentioned a lower ipt, brass gears for durability, deep flat spool for line capacity, centrifugal brakes for long distance casting, longer handle for increased leverage.    There may be others but these came to mind immediately.

[TorqueConverter]

I think there are several things you can do, as you mentioned a lower ipt, brass gears for durability, deep flat spool for line capacity, centrifugal brakes for long distance casting, longer handle for increased leverage.    There may be others but these came to mind immediately.

 

I remember when I used to throw T-rigs on something very similar to that.  Back then (and it wasn't even that long ago) we called them "normal fishing reels".  

[aavery2]

I remember when I used to throw T-rigs on something very similar to that.  Back then (and it wasn't even that long ago) we called them "normal fishing reels".  

Why would you use a low gear ratio reel for T-rigs if you had others available.