Great reel for a St. Croix LTB MH spinning rod for fishing crankbaits.

[Bass Kayak]

I am looking for a great reel for a St. Croix LTB MH spinning rod for fishing crankbaits.   The nice reels I have now just are too fast.  Looking for a great 5.2:1ish reel?

[Bluebasser86]

I use a Curado 200E5 and love it. 

[Fishin' Fool]

IMHO way too much of a rod for crankbait fishing. Get yourself a cheap Mojo Bass rod in the right specs like a 7'medium moderate action and keep your LTB for your plastics.

[Allen Der]

I'd suggest a wide arbor spinning reel to increase your casting distance.  Pflueger has one, BPS makes them, Lews might have one as well

[jerzeeD]

You are probably dislike fishing cranks with that ultra stiff setup.... But the only reel that belongs on a LTB is a Pflueger Patriarch. Together they form a combo that weighs under a pound, casts great, and as a bonus even the color schemes match.

[EllisJuan]

On 2/7/2016 at 8:39 AM, Fishin' Fool said:

IMHO way too much of a rod for crankbait fishing. Get yourself a cheap Mojo Bass rod in the right specs like a 7'medium moderate action and keep your LTB for your plastics.

Meh...I just picked up an Avid 7' Med/Heavy Moderate for cranks so I can't judge a guy for wanting to use a LTB for one.

[tbone1993]

30 minutes ago, EllisJuan said:

Meh...I just picked up an Avid 7' Med/Heavy Moderate for cranks so I can't judge a guy for wanting to use a LTB for one.

The rod you purchased was designed for crank-baits, the moderate tip is perfect for them. That LTB is made for power presentations, such as jigs and texas rigs.  

[EllisJuan]

51 minutes ago, tbone1993 said:

The rod you purchased was designed for crank-baits, the moderate tip is perfect for them. That LTB is made for power presentations, such as jigs and texas rigs.  

Gotcha.