WPCfishing Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 My 6' St Croix Premier is ok but it doesn't cast as far as I want so Its time to make a change. Let me know what you think I should look into buying. I'll pair my Lews BB1 multi stop with it. A straight 9" grip would be fine. Quote
CRANKENSTIEN Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 6' for a crank bait rod is pretty short, but if I was to do it I would just look for something with a whippy tip. It will give you a longer cast and it will have more give for fighting the fish. If you want to bump to a 6'6 therewould be more out there. I purchased that camo rod at walmart ( Cant remember the name ) Believe in a 6'6 MH for around $40 and I have been happy with it's performance. Of course I always like the Duckett line and the ghost you can get for around $100. Quote
Nice_Bass Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 BPS cranking stick has a 6' as well as the bionic blade. I own the 6' bionic blade 6' medium and use it with jigging spoons. M action but has pistol grip. they also come in longer handle but mh action. Of course, Daiwa Steez SVF Graphite is also available in 6' with M action as well. Quote
WPCfishing Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 If I have to go 6'6" my options are enormous. I was thinking another HMG but before I decided on a rod I want some opinions to mull over. I do like the idea of a Duckett rod. I'm just a little concerned about problems and warranty issues I read about on the rods and the company here in the forum. The Micro Magic has had my attention for quite a while. The Team Lews TLCC66MM is a nice rod too. Just to name a few..I'll go as high as $200.00 for the right rod. Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted May 5, 2015 Super User Posted May 5, 2015 The 6' length is going to hurt your casting distance, regardless of brand. A 7' or 7'6" would be more ideal for longer casting. If you must use a 6' rod, make sure you are using a lure in the recommended weight range for your rod of choice. Also, having the proper amount of line spooled on your reel can also make a big difference in casting distance. Quote
WPCfishing Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 The 6' length is going to hurt your casting distance, regardless of brand. A 7' or 7'6" would be more ideal for longer casting. If you must use a 6' rod, make sure you are using a lure in the recommended weight range for your rod of choice. Also, having the proper amount of line spooled on your reel can also make a big difference in casting distance. Looks like I'm going to have to go 6'6"-7.0'. I suppose if the St Croix Premier didn't cut it for me nothing else will either, not to mention there's nothing else available in 6'. Thread edited: 6'6" Rod 1 Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted May 5, 2015 Super User Posted May 5, 2015 Looks like I'm going to have to go 6'6"-7.0'. I suppose if the St Croix Premier didn't cut it for me nothing else will either, not to mention there's nothing else available in 6'. Thread edited: 6'6" Rod What size baits are you wanting to throw with it? I have a Fenwick Aetos 6'6" ML-M casting rod, it Is rated 1/4oz to 1/2oz and I love it for fishing Manns' Baby 1 minus baits, KVD 1.5s and baits like that. I can throw a 1/2oz bait with it no problem but the sweet spot is 3/8oz I'd say. The only time I don't use it for those baits is when I'm banging the square bill around brush piles, then I use a longer, heavier rated rod. Quote
WPCfishing Posted May 6, 2015 Author Posted May 6, 2015 What size baits are you wanting to throw with it? I have a Fenwick Aetos 6'6" ML-M casting rod, it Is rated 1/4oz to 1/2oz and I love it for fishing Manns' Baby 1 minus baits, KVD 1.5s and baits like that. I can throw a 1/2oz bait with it no problem but the sweet spot is 3/8oz I'd say. The only time I don't use it for those baits is when I'm banging the square bill around brush piles, then I use a longer, heavier rated rod. Sorry that won't work for me. I want a 1/4-3/4 weight rating. for the cranks I'll be using. Thx Quote
WPCfishing Posted May 6, 2015 Author Posted May 6, 2015 Try one of those new phenix maxims. I'll check them out. Quote
Nice_Bass Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 I guess how long are you really expecting to throw it? Reel, weight, line, wind aero of lure all make more of a difference than 6 inches of rod... Quote
Hogsticker Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Kistler Klx. You're going to have a hard time finding a grip that measures over 8 inches on that short of a rod. The Dobyns Savvy makes a nice stick for moving baits. They offer a 6'6. Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted May 6, 2015 Super User Posted May 6, 2015 I always use a 6'6" rod when walking the bank. For my Crankbait casting setup I use a 6'6" Medium Berkley Lightning Rod Custom I got for $15 at a garage sale. I don't have all the money in the world, all of my rods these days are Berkley. It works like a charm though, nice soft tip, and it throws Crankbaits, even lighter ones, a country mile. I also haven't had a problem with ripping hooks out. My other rods are a 6'6" Medium Heavy Berkley Lightning Rod for Spinnerbaits, a 6'6" Medium Berkley Amp Spinning for Small Cranks, Jerkbaits or any Weightless or Light Weight Plastics, a 7' Medium Heavy Berkley Lightning Rod Shock for Plastics, Jigs, and Frogs and I'm planning on buying either a Cherrywood or Lightning Rod 6'6" Medium for Jerkbaits, Lipless Cranks, and Topwaters. Quote
WPCfishing Posted May 7, 2015 Author Posted May 7, 2015 I decided to keep the price down to a hundred bucks. Looks like I'm going to buy a Fenwick HMG or a Duckett Ghost. If I buy the Duckett I'm not sure what the weight ratings are. I want a 1/4-3/4 oz rod. I'm not sure which rod would work best for lighter cranks. The crank models are all 7- plus.. What about this one: http://duckettfishing.com/product.php?productid=16239&cat=269&page=1 ? Quote
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