Crankbait Rod

[Dponchay]

Hello,

 

I have been fishing on and off my entire life, but have never paid attention to the "science" behind it. I have primarily used a BlackMax combo since forever. I am looking to buy a dedicated crankbait rod, but need a little advice. I mostly throw smaller squarebills and some medium divers with an occasional deep diver.

 

I have narrowed it down to the:

Abu Garcia Veritas 7' Cranking Rod

Duckett Ghost Cranking Rod 7'

Carrot Stix Wild Wild Orange 7' Cranking Rod

 

I have been able to hold a Veritas in store and really liked it, but I haven't found one for the other two. I don't know if it makes a difference, but I primarily fish from a kayak as of lately.

[burrows]

Abu Garcia veritas out of those three I would definitely go with verritas. 

[LionHeart]

Cranking is my favorite way to fish.  It would be tough for me to have just one rod for crankbaits.   The right rod for shallow cranks wouldn't be able to handle the weight of most larger deep divers,  while a stout enough rod for deep diving larger cranks would not be able to properly load up with a lighter weight shallow diving lure. 

 

I think the best thing is to decide regardless of depth,  is what weight of crank baits you will be throwing, and find a rod for somewhere in the middle (3/8-1oz).  This will cover everything except the massive 25+ ft divers.  I don't have any experience with the rods you listed,  but just trying to give general advice.   My favorite cranking rod is a 7 ft. Med/Moderate.  I throw up to 1 oz. cranks and it works great.  Once I hook a fish,  the rod bows over and keeps it pinned with ease.   

 

I used to not like moderate rods,  but as long a it has the muscle to handle the lures you want to launch,  pick a truly moderate rod.  Hope this helps in some way dude. 

[Angry John]

MB  power versatile final answer.  Does it all from small to big!!!