Crankbait rod help

[nik4422]

I was looking to get a casting rod for crankbaits.  Id mostly be throwing squarebills, lipless, and medium diving crankbaits.  Im conflicted because i dont know if I should have a rod with moderate or fast action. 

[Happybeerbuzz]

Moderate to moderate fast is my preference. It would have a bit more casting distance and is better for keeping the rod loaded while reeling in the fish.

[WRB]

It depends on how you fish, shorter under 30 yard accurate target casts you can use the same rods designed for spinnerbaits etc; 6'8" to 7' MH F. longer casts over 30 yards a a longer moderate action 7' to 7'4" MHMF is easier cast.

Tom

[Boomstick]

Do you fish from shore mostly? Do you fish any deep divers? How about through grass and stumps? Also do you have a limited number of rods you can carry?

 

These can have an effect on the rod I would suggest.

[burrows]

Powell endurance glass composite 6’10 is your answer.

[nik4422]

4 hours ago, Boomstick said:

Do you fish from shore mostly? Do you fish any deep divers? How about through grass and stumps? Also do you have a limited number of rods you can carry?

 

These can have an effect on the rod I would suggest.

I normaly fish from the shore and sometimes from the kayak, but the waters around here arent real deep so i dont throw any deep divers.  The max rods ill normally carry is 4

[Boomstick]

35 minutes ago, nik4422 said:

I normaly fish from the shore and sometimes from the kayak, but the waters around here arent real deep so i dont throw any deep divers.  The max rods ill normally carry is 4

 

I would probably go with something M/M if most of the water you fish is pretty clear. If you find yourself fishing around a lot of stumps and grass, maybe bump it up to a medium heavy to help pull a fish out, or possibly a M/F, which will give you a nice quick rebound when hitting a square bill off of a stump.

[blckshirt98]

The Phenix X-10 up for sale in the Fishing Flea Market would be perfect.

[Boomstick]

23 minutes ago, blckshirt98 said:

The Phenix X-10 up for sale in the Fishing Flea Market would be perfect.

^ Seconded.

[nik4422]

would a moderate-fast taper work? kind of like getting the best of both worlds.  if not id probably stick with just moderate because i dont deal with a lot of cover very often

[Chance_Taker4]

Kistler KLX Feel n Reel. It has a glass tip blended into a graphite blank. You get the best of both worlds. Works great for cranks.

[NorthernBasser]

Dobyns Colt is a great rod at a fair price. I got the 7' med/heavy cranking (CL 705CB) for my cranking/jerkbait needs. It has a moderate/fast action. Love it.

 

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Dobyns_Colt_Series_Casting_Rods/descpage-CLTR.html

[junyer357]

For squarebills and most cranks i prefer a med-mod. I have a pair of 7' med-mod ethos from acadamy i love. For my bigger 5/6xd and medium size cranks i have a 7'2"  mh mod fast, that was designed for spinerbaits. Them the big boys 8/10xd and mag squarebills are on a 7'10" mh mod fast.