LunkerFisher Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 I'm lookin for a good combo to throw mainly dt6s, dt10s, and possibly squarebills as a bonus. I'd like to keep it under $200 since I'm saving up for a kayak. I have my eye on the H2O ethos 7'mm and was thinking I could throw an orra winch on it and have a nice setup. Any opinions or suggestions? Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 I'd go with a 7'MH Moderate or Mod fast. You could probably find a pretty good one cheap on eBay for 50-60. Pair it up with a Curado I for 140 on ebay in 5.5:1 if you plan on throwing those dt10's a lot. Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 I'd go with a 7'MH Moderate or Mod fast. You could probably find a pretty good one cheap on eBay for 50-60. Pair it up with a Curado I for 140 on ebay in 5.5:1 if you plan on throwing those dt10's a lot. The DT 10 and other ~10 ft diving cranks is a bout the cut off where you need to step up the rod to MH and lower the gear ratio down. Smaller, shallower divers can be fished on the M with any gear ratio. Quote
LunkerFisher Posted March 5, 2015 Author Posted March 5, 2015 Would a mh handle the dt6 and squarebills alright? Should I be looking for a "lighter" medium heavy (or conversely a "heavier" medium)? Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Would a mh handle the dt6 and squarebills alright? Should I be looking for a "lighter" medium heavy (or conversely a "heavier" medium)? Everything you mentioned except for the DT 10 would be right in the wheelhouse for a medium powered rod. You could still get away with using a medium powered rod, but it might feel a little overpowered for casting DT 10s. I personally rarely fish crankbaits that weigh less than 3/8 oz, and I fish a lot of cranks that weigh 1/2-5/8 oz, so I stick with a MH. If you are going to be fishing with cranks 3/8 oz, I'd stick with a medium. If you are going to be fishing cranks within the 3/8 -5/8 oz range, I'd get a MH or a rod rated 3/8-1 oz. Quote
raoka Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 just a suggestion gandermountain is having their tour kvd cranking rods after gift card rebates for 55 dollars. might be worth a look Quote
Super User WRB Posted March 5, 2015 Super User Posted March 5, 2015 Look at Lew's Dave Fritts cranking rod, MH with Shimano Cardiff 200. Tom Quote
Cody21w Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Reels : lews bb1, bb1 pro, lfs ss, just about any Lews reel. H2o Xpress mettle. Rods : *** blacks.. BPS Crankin stick if you want glass. And the other suggestions are good as well. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted March 5, 2015 Global Moderator Posted March 5, 2015 I have the H20 "Composite Cranker". It's been a great rod for squarebills through mid range baits like a wart, 3XD, or DT6. Quote
LunkerFisher Posted March 5, 2015 Author Posted March 5, 2015 I stumbled upon the orra winch combo, $109 at Wally World. The rod is rated for 3/8-3/4. This is looking like it may be the way to go. Quote
sprint61 Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 I use a bps crankin stik 7' m and a lews lfs speed spool its a nice combo. Quote
PAGreg Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Lucky Craft rod -$99 @ TW Lews LFS 6.8:1 - $99 Quote
jbh3 Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 I have the H20 "Composite Cranker". It's been a great rod for squarebills through mid range baits like a wart, 3XD, or DT6. I have this rod with a REVO SX. It works fine for the baits you mentioned. It has made a good jerk bait combo as well. The H2O rods just went on sale. Quote
Sonik Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Cabelas has Lew's Tournament Speed Spools on sale for $120 and a Tournament ZX rod (crankbait) for $70. Gets you out for $190. Use the remaining $10 for some line. The ZX crankbait rod is rated for up to 5/8oz but I throw 3/4oz flat side Pork Chop squarebills and 10ft depth Grave Diggers on it just fine. Seems like a 3/5oz dt10 would work ok. Quote
LunkerFisher Posted March 5, 2015 Author Posted March 5, 2015 i'm planning on heading to cabelas this weekend so i will check those sales out! Quote
ColdSVT Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Lucky Craft rod -$99 @ TW Lews LFS 6.8:1 - $99 This! The LC rod is a steal at that price Quote
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