Favorite crank bait Rod

[kschultz76]

I'd still recommend the Orochi XX Spinnerbait Special or the Kistler KLX CRT 7' or 7'3" MH/MedFast. With the addition of chatterbaits the Spinnerbait Special will be great but I'd also throw in the Orochi XX Diablo Spec R. It's a bit faster tapered then the Spinnerbait but is just an excellence versatile performer, and the extra length is great. Of the four Orochi xX rods I own the Diablo is my favorite. Any of the rods will handle anything but real deep diving cranks over say 3/4-7/8 oz. and the Orochi's in my hands both have more power then the KLX.  Also a St Croix Avid or Avid X 7'0" MH/Mod would work really well also, I got my Dad the Avid do I  have the 7'2" Legend extreme MH/Mod with split cork grips and recoils. 

 

Rods I haven't tried but might fit your bill especially if you like softer rods for chatterbaits would be the new KLX Reel n Feel hybrid graphite/glass series, the Phoenix X series composite crank rods, the new Tatula Elite series rods, and of course Dobyns 705CB. I've read good reviews and feedback on all of these and considered them for future purchase. 

[robster80]

Powell diesel 705cb glass has got the job done for me the past few years. I throw lipless,shallow,mid,squarebills on it.  Ill upgrade it soon just for the heck of it tho to something nicer

[Attila]

Daiwa Tatula 7'2" MHRB....I plan on throwing crankbaits (including squarebills) and chatterbaits with it, everything over 1/2oz in size up to some 1oz baits.  It comes in at a nice price point too.

[JDNKC]

I ended up purchasing the G loomis cbr843 crankbaits series.  It is on sale at TW and I am partial to loomis as I have always been happy with thei4 stuff and really wanted a medium action rod.  Great day fishing today and can't wait to try it out.

[Bankbeater]

I have a BPS 7'0" MH Tourney Special that I inherited.

[Advantage]

On Saturday, April 01, 2017 at 2:21 AM, Bluebasser86 said:

7' MH/M St. Croix Pro Glass, no longer in production. 

Yes, best crankin rods IMO too and I'm lucky enough to still have one of the 7' M Pro Glass. And just got another Shimano Curado 200B5 to put back on that rod...IMO it's the best pairing rod & reel for crankin. I'm a happy camper now! :-)