What Is A Good Deep Cranking Combo?

[Eddy]

I am looking for a good deep cranking combo I thinking about a 6'8 or a 7' My rod with a fast action tip.

[Eddy]

Medium heavy rod not my rod lol

[MidTNKayakAngler]

Med Heavy 7'7" - 7'11" with soft tip.

 

Reel must be a lower gear ratio no higher than 6.2:1, prefer 5.1.1 for the deep cranks 16'+

 

Line 14 - 17lb Fluorocarbon. Size depends on structure I'm fishing around. 

[Eddy]

OK thanks

[Eddy]

But are you sure about such a long rid?

[MidTNKayakAngler]

I like the longer rod, because with deep cranks I want the longest cast I can get, and the extra length helps, I also keep the rod tip down and below the surface to get the crank down a little deeper, the longer rod also give you more play which is helpful with treble hooks, and deep cranks. These are my personal preferences, and what I have found that works best for me.

[MidwestF1sh]

For cranks don't want a fast action and for deep cranks you need a long rod to cast those big plugs out far.

[fishballer06]

Here's my deep cranking lineup that I use.

 

 

Zillion 4.9:1 on a Dobyns Champion 765CB (7'6" MH-Moderate action) with 12lb. Fluoro

Zillion 4.9:1 on a Abu Veracity 7'11" MH-Winch (Moderate action) with 12lb. Fluoro
Chronarch E5 on a St. Croix Avid 7' H-Moderate with 40lb. 832 Braid with 12-14lb. FC Leader

[gailt]

I use a Lews BB1 5.1 to 1 with a pinacle perfecta DH5 7'"11"  medium heavy moderate tip,and it works pretty good.If you're set on a shorter rod I believe the perfecta is available 7' with moderate tip which I believe works best.I bought the pinnacle when I got an email offer from Dick's for $30 off 100 so I saved a few bucks.

[gailt]

I forgot to add I'm a wheelchair user,and I don't find the longer rod difficult to use  for crankbaits at all,where I have trouble is using a jerkbait,for that I use a short 6ft rod,but it still gives me fits .

[JustinU1X]

I’ve been reading up on deep cranking rods as well. The consensus seems to be the longer the better. It’ll help cast those cranks far and it will keep them in the strike zone longer.

 

The action on the other hand seems like personal preference. Most people like Medium-Heavy with a Mod to Mod-Fast action to prevent them from ripping the treble hooks out. Some pros like Dudley like a fast tip because it’s more sensitive.

[Mike L]

What I use is a 7ft Phenix X11 composite rod with a Johnny Morris Sig reel spooled with 12# Yo Zuri.

The rod is rated for 3oz so it has a lot of backbone for deep diver's but still light, nimble and soft enough for deep fishin including sq. bills.

You didn't say what price range you're looking for. The X Series is $150+ but well, well worth it imho.

Good Luck

Mike

[MasonV]

Definitely 7' at least and MH. I use a fast action because I feel most often with a deep crank you're gonna have long hooksets so you can use a little help getting a solid hookset. I don't have a problem losing fish with it.

[timsford]

I'd look for a rod between 7'-8'. Most deep crank rods are 7'6" or longer. It helps to get a longer cast so that you get maximum distance and depth out of your crankbait. You can use any action you want, but I prefer a moderate fast or moderate action for cranks. Rods can be fiberglass, graphite, or a composite of the two. Also I wouldn't worry about the power ratings(medium,medium heavy, heavy), but instead look at the lure weight rating and make sure it can handle the lures you want to throw. As far as a reel goes I prefer a 5.x:1 reel for deep cranks. As long as it holds enough line and has a slower gear ratio so you have the pinching power to keep a hard digging crank from wearing you out, you should be fine