Rod Comparison

[J.Bass]

Hi all,

 

Its been awhile since I posted (I know slacking!), I been reading your guys information still. I had a question about two different rods from two different companies. Tomorrow, I'm going to BPS Fishing Classic Sale (Excited), I know I'm like a kid in the candy store. I narrowed my selection down to two rods I want for throwing crankbaits from 1/2 oz to 3/4 oz. I'll be pairing this rod up with the Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier (can't beat the price at $49.99). I searched the forums to find an answer before I made a post but was unsuccessful. The two rods are Bass Pro Shops Crankin Stick ($80), or St. Croix Mojo Bass (graphite, $130).

 

I want the rod to have some power (Medium Heavy 7 ft), and sensitivity. I know the Crankin Stick has glass and graphite mixed. I know St. Croix are known for sensitivity. I'll test the reel onto these two rods when I go there. I also did some research to find these two rods would be the best based off what I need the rod to do (throw crankbaits). The problem is I'm having a hard time to decide. I'd like to have some other thoughts before I go tomorrow. Which rod would be a better suite for a crankbait rod for power and sensitivity?

 

Thanks all to who reply.

[NYBasser]

I'd go with the St. Croix mojo bass. Their new lineup uses the SCIII graphite, which is the same quality as used in their Avid series rods, and St. Croix offers a great warranty as well. 

[WRB]

Crankbait rods primary function is ease of casting sensitivity is somewhere down the scale of rod selection factors. Crankbaits put out a lot of vibration that shakes the rod tip, all you need to detect a strike is the vibration stops or the rod loads up...simple!

Tom

[J.Bass]

38 minutes ago, NYBasser said:

I'd go with the St. Croix mojo bass. Their new lineup uses the SCIII graphite, which is the same quality as used in their Avid series rods, and St. Croix offers a great warranty as well. 

I as well have an St. Croix Avid spinning rod. I've had this rod for 4 years now and I love how sensitive it is. If the Mojo Bass are close enough to the Avid Series rods, then this would be a great addition. I know there going for $130 and with rod trade-in I could get it at $104.99 -- Can't beat that.

22 minutes ago, WRB said:

Crankbait rods primary function is ease of casting sensitivity is somewhere down the scale of rod selection factors. Crankbaits put out a lot of vibration that shakes the rod tip, all you need to detect a strike is the vibration stops or the rod loads up...simple!

Tom

I understand this Tom. I've used crankbaits before. I'm just trying to get more specific on having rods for certain techniques and lures. Most of the time I used squarebills on my legend Xtreme Rod (which is amazing). I just want to use my legend xtreme rod for an all around rod. I want to have rod(s) for a few lures I use alot. I'm just trying to figure if I should go for the Crankin Stick which is much cheaper or go for the Mojo Bass.

[Spankey]

Have you had both rods in your hands and done any comparison or is this strictly what others think? I'd have to go with my gut feeling when I have the rods in my hands. They will act differently on the water as you know. I your use it's not a sensitivity issue more of a shock absorbing issue where not having a rod with a real fast or x-fast action.

 

The majority of my rods are St. Croix rods so I'm a bit partial. I prefer the Premier Series Crankbait casting rods. The best I've felt and best to perform with crankbaits. Their fast and x-fast rods in my opinion are plastics rods. 

[Fishinggeek]

st. croix... that is all

[runt4561]

IMO opinion the BPS crankin stick is the best crankbait rod available for the money. use fluorocarbon line and sensitivity wont be an issue.

[lmbfisherman]

For crankbait rods like WRB states sensitivity isn't greatly needed.  What I look for in a CB rod, especially when using a deeper CB is comfort.  My advice is to mount that reel on each one and feel which one you think feels the best.

 

[J.Bass]

On 2/23/2017 at 7:47 AM, Fishinggeek said:

st. croix... that is all

Totally Agree, but money becomes an issue *sometimes*

On 2/23/2017 at 8:14 AM, runt4561 said:

IMO opinion the BPS crankin stick is the best crankbait rod available for the money. use fluorocarbon line and sensitivity wont be an issue.

I bought this rod because it was $30 off of $89 bucks. It felt good in hand for the price.

On 2/23/2017 at 10:47 AM, lmbfisherman said:

For crankbait rods like WRB states sensitivity isn't greatly needed.  What I look for in a CB rod, especially when using a deeper CB is comfort.  My advice is to mount that reel on each one and feel which one you think feels the best.

 

I agree with Tom. Not saying he's wrong. I'm just saying I love having sensitivity. I used Tom's knowledge when I choosing rods on Thursday.

 

I went to BPS on Thursday. I got BPS Crankin Rod for $49.99 and St. Croix Mojo Bass rod for $104.96. I Paired them with two BPS Pro Qualifiers for $49 each. Not a bad day

[lmbfisherman]

Congrats, that cranking stick has a lot of fans and those PQs are work horses!  I'd jump on the deal but I moved on to higher end reels and I have more reels than I can use! 

[J.Bass]

2 minutes ago, lmbfisherman said:

Congrats, that cranking stick has a lot of fans and those PQs are work horses!  I'd jump on the deal but I moved on to higher end reels and I have more reels than I can use! 

Well, I didn't want to just spend all my money on fishing rods and reels. I needed more things than a high end rod and reel. I have a high end reel and rod that values over $700 as a combo. I just wanted some medium end rods and reels. I feel with what I chose fits my situation. Thanks I love the rods and reels.

[fluna]

How is that Tourney tough line? I am going to BPS this weekend to pick up a new spinning reel and rod, looking at the Avid or Loomis Ex6 for texas rig and wacky worm.

[WIGuide]

I like your style..."should I buy this one, or that one? Screw it, I'm gettin' both!" I've been guilty of this a time or two lol