Extra Deep Cranking Rod

[ZJGardner926]

I'm looking for a rod to throw extra deep crankbaits like the manns 30 or 10xd. They just seem to heavy for my BPS cranking stick. I've heard good things about a Dobyns 806 for deep cranks, but that is out of my price range.

I see St. Croix has a MOJO Heavy Action, medium fast. It says it is a flipping rod, but was this be any good for extra deep cranking? It is rates for up to 2 oz. I really want to stay less than $150 on this rod. 

[J Francho]

For DEEP cranking, I like a long rod, MH power, and moderate taper for making bomb casts, and keeping all of the rod loaded while fighting a hooked fish.  Fats rods are what a minority prefer, but I like a slower blank.  I use a Pinnacle DH5 7-11 cranking rod for this.  A 5:1 reel and 12# fluoro round out the combo.

[ZJGardner926]

I have a MHM rod for medium to deeplay cranks. It just doesn't have the power to sling a big 10xd.

 

I would also be open to a used rod.

[J Francho]

I don't think you'll like that H/F Mojo for big divers.  The only thing close that I've used in the Saint Croix line up is the Legend Tournament Deep Cranker 7-11.  SC's power ratings run a bit heavier than stated.

[A-Jay]

If you like Gary Dobyn's work, perhaps take a look at the Fury Line.

The 7'6" Med Hvy or the 7'9" Med Hvy Swimbait could be in your wheel house.

A-Jay

[ZJGardner926]

I'm just curious... why don't you think I would like this rod ( MJC711HMF )?

[Catt]

Fred's Crank Launcher by iROD

[J Francho]

12 minutes ago, ZJGardner926 said:

I'm just curious... why don't you think I would like this rod ( MJC711HMF )?

It's way more powerful than you think.

[ZJGardner926]

I see Denali makes a Heavy cranking rod in the Lithium series. Never used a Denali. Are they any good?

[J Francho]

Never used used one.  They didn't impress me in my hand.

[roadwarrior]

Lamiglas SR705R is THE BOMB!

 

[A-Jay]

Just now, roadwarrior said:

Lamiglas SR705R is THE BOMB!

 

Agreed.

But although I have, like & fish that stick, it does not possess the required heft to effectively fish the baits (10xd) the OP wants to use it for.

A-Jay

[ZJGardner926]

8 minutes ago, roadwarrior said:

Lamiglas SR705R is THE BOMB!

 

Even that rod is only rated for 1.5 ounce lures. The 10xd is nearly 2 ounces (1.92).

[Robert Riley]

I have a Champion 806cb, it's pretty awesome. 

[ZJGardner926]

7 minutes ago, Robert Riley said:

I have a Champion 806cb, it's pretty awesome. 

You aren't interested in selling it are you ;-)?

[J Francho]

That's a nice stick!

[WRB]

Cashion DD90476 deep diving crankbait rod should work for you, excellent quality and very light weight. They also make a 7'11" heavy XD10 crank bait rod.

Tom

[onetime]

BPS came out with a new line of cranking rods last year, they offer a 7'10" mag heavy rated 1-4 ounces. I use this rod for the 10xd, and it handles them just fine and they are $99

 

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Crankin-Stick-Casting-Rod/product/14050107113767/

[ZJGardner926]

42 minutes ago, onetime said:

BPS came out with a new line of cranking rods last year, they offer a 7'10" mag heavy rated 1-4 ounces. I use this rod for the 10xd, and it handles them just fine and they are $99

 

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Crankin-Stick-Casting-Rod/product/14050107113767/

I may check into that. That isn't a bad price. I have the 7'6" BPS Cranking stick in MH. It is a little heaavy, but works good for baits around the 3/4 oz size.

[ZJGardner926]

1 hour ago, onetime said:

BPS came out with a new line of cranking rods last year, they offer a 7'10" mag heavy rated 1-4 ounces. I use this rod for the 10xd, and it handles them just fine and they are $99

 

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Crankin-Stick-Casting-Rod/product/14050107113767/

I see BPS rates all their cranking rods as a fast action. Is this an instance where fast action with BPS is similar to a moderate or medium fast in another brand?

[Kidflex]

Falcon low rider xd cranker. Made for the 10xd. 

[onetime]

3 hours ago, ZJGardner926 said:

I see BPS rates all their cranking rods as a fast action. Is this an instance where fast action with BPS is similar to a moderate or medium fast in another brand?

Yup since it's a composite the fast would be similar to a moderate in graphite.

[Robert Riley]

I am not selling it. And thanks Mr. Francho! 

I have heard great things about the Falcon Lowrider, they're second on my list. 

[CarolinaBoy4Life]

Got one of the newer style BPS crankin sticks with micro guide 7'6 for my deeper cranking and its a great rod. May get the 7'10 for 10xd but honestly don't really need that as I don't crank that deep very often if at all

[Bass_Fanatic]

I throw a 10xd ALOT! I use a Dobyns 806cb, but for the money, the Irod Fred's Crank Launcher is hard to bear. It's rated for 1.5oz but will handle a 10xd just fine. Also, the Irod Bama Rig Special would work great. I have the Bama Rig Special and it's a very versitale stick. I've thrown Bama rigs, 10xds, and big flitter spoons on them and it was perfect.  Won't find a better rod for $150