Any Suggestions for an inexpensive cranking Rod? Something in Medium power.

[primetime]

I recently broke my cranking rod in my door, and really do not want to spend more than say $50-$75. Does Berkley make a rod that would work well for cranking maybe in the lighting series? I was thinking about the BPS crankin' stick, but wondering if anyone has a suggestion for something inexpensive but will get the job done. 

 

I am open to any brand, just need something with the right action. I figure I will get one this week while all the Black Friday sales are going on, and if something is on sale for a great deal, I would spend $100 if necessary. I mainly throw rattle traps and square bills, and if I throw deep cranks, I have never gone heavier than the 6xd, so something that can maybe do 1/4-3/4....Med to Med Heavy? I know the power and weight is different for all brands.

 

Thanks in advance. I am open to glass if it is a better option. 

[MN Fisher]

If Dobyns is included in the TW 20% Black Friday sales - then the Fury 705CB would be $95...that's the one I'm looking at for my cranking rod.

[primetime]

I will have to look at Tackle Warehouse. They are the only website I like to order rods from without seeing or feeling them since they do a great job of descriptions and the reviews are always helpful.

 

I like your line of thinking....Get a better quality rod like a Dobyns on sale for $95. I will check it out. Thanks

[Fishing_FF]

I had one of the BPS crankin' sticks. I needed a MH with a little more backbone to working cranks and traps in the spillways with moderate current. I was too stiff for the job. It made a great frogging and sparse to light cover (like lilly pads) pitching rod. A Dobyns CB rod would be a better choice over the BPS crankin' stick. 

[FishTank]

I picked up new a KVD Tour Crankbait rod for $60 but shipping was another $20.  For the total price, it was well worth the money. 

[pauldconyers]

4 minutes ago, FishTank said:

I picked up new a KVD Tour Crankbait rod for $60 but shipping was another $20.  For the total price, it was well worth the money. 

Where?

[webertime]

Dobyns Colt ~$64 @ tw during the sale.  Fishes identically to the Fury.

 

Berkeley Lightning Rod Shock is good in the medium power for $40 on sale.

[fvogel67]

FFO has the older Ike Delay for under 50 with the 25% discount.

[Tizi]

Tatula XT for $69.99 at Sportsmansoutfitters.

[newyorktoiowa57]

Dobyns colt 705CB IMO

[ike8120]

Dobyns FR705CB  Check black Friday sales

 

KastKing Speed Demon, Black Friday deal on Amazon Prime $39.99  Moderate Power/Medium Action

[nujer99]

Just curious, what model reel and gear ratio will you be pairing the rod with?

[primetime]

11 minutes ago, nujer99 said:

Just curious, what model reel and gear ratio will you be pairing the rod with?

I have an older Pflueger President casting reel that is 6:1 I was thinking about pairing it with. It is a bit heavy, but It's been one of my favorite reels. I may pair it with the Okuma Citrix in 6:1 which has just been sitting in a box for a few years. I guess it all depends on how heavy or light the rod is. I have a bunch of reels I can put on it from really light to heavy in bigger sizes. I was thinking about getting a lower gear ratio since most of my reels are 6:1 and higher. 

 

I would get a 5:1 if I can find one on sale, but most concerned with getting a rod with the right action and bend. I tend to always use rods that are too stiff. 

[MN Fisher]

I'd stick with the 6:1 - that seems to be the prevalent gear ratio for cranks. I got a 6.3:1 Fuego CT as a B-Day prezzie from my wishlist - specifically for cranks.

[nujer99]

Yeah, that Pflueger President should pair up well.  Nice reel.

[fvogel67]

Not what the op is looking for but Sierra Trading Post has Avid X casting and spinning for 129.99

[FishTank]

6 hours ago, pauldconyers said:

Where?

Ebay.  

 

I bought two rods actually, the 7'11'' MH Mod Launcher and a 7'4'' Heavy X-Fast Pitching Rod.   Are they greatest rods ever? No, but they get the job done and are just fun to fish. 

3 hours ago, fvogel67 said:

Not what the op is looking for but Sierra Trading Post has Avid X casting and spinning for 129.99

They are seconds.  I called STP and asked what kind of defects could I expect.  They said that it varied from the guides not being on straight to paint/varnish overspray.  They had no way of telling me what their warehouse would be pulling. 

 

If you get a good one, it would be an excellent value. 

[fvogel67]

3 hours ago, FishTank said:

Ebay.  

 

I bought two rods actually, the 7'11'' MH Mod Launcher and a 7'4'' Heavy X-Fast Pitching Rod.   Are they greatest rods ever? No, but they get the job done and are just fun to fish. 

They are seconds.  I called STP and asked what kind of defects could I expect.  They said that it varied from the guides not being on straight to paint/varnish overspray.  They had no way of telling me what their warehouse would be pulling. 

 

If you get a good one, it would be an excellent value. 

St Croix is having a sale in the next few days 

[MN Fisher]

4 minutes ago, fvogel67 said:

St Croix is having a sale in the next few days 

Ya, but it's on a slim selection of rods - specifically (from their info) "...of retired St. Croix rod models"

https://stcroixrods.com/blogs/news/st-croixs-holiday-events

[fvogel67]

34 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Ya, but it's on a slim selection of rods - specifically (from their info) "...of retired St. Croix rod models"

https://stcroixrods.com/blogs/news/st-croixs-holiday-events

It has some Premier crankbait Rods which is what the op is looking for,Thanks for your input though.

[MN Fisher]

12 minutes ago, fvogel67 said:

It has some Premier crankbait Rods which is what the op is looking for,Thanks for your input though.

Which even with the 40% discount is right at his budget. Same with the Mojo Bass glass rods.

 

Being discontinued rods gives me pause too.