David Fritts Perfect crankbait rod

[Alex Ball]

Just picked up a David Fritts 7' mhm crank rod, going to use it for deep crank and heavy spinnerbaits. I'd love any suggestions on reel speed (retrive rate not gr), line and other possible uses. Thanks. Oh yeah, here's the specs:

line- 15-30 lure 1/2-1 1/4

 

 

[WRB]

12 lb Big Game with 150-300 sizes reels that have between 5:1 to 6:1 gear ratio.

The trigger is wide on this rod, uncomfortable for some anglers.

Enjoy your new Lewis rod.

Tom

[jimmyjoe]

   My personal opinion of those rods is that they're great. For crankin' rods like that, I try to hit about 24-25" per turn. A Shimano Cardiff 200A works just fine with 1`2 lb. test Big Game.        jj

[Alex Ball]

10 minutes ago, WRB said:

12 lb Big Game with 150-300 sizes reels that have between 5:1 to 6:1 gear ratio.

The trigger is wide on this rod, uncomfortable for some anglers.

Enjoy your new Lewis rod.

Tom

Ya i noticed that immediately. Actually like it i have big hands.

Using a 661 25.2" retrieve reel. Thanks for the info

16 minutes ago, jimmyjoe said:

   My personal opinion of those rods is that they're great. For crankin' rods like that, I try to hit about 24-25" per turn. A Shimano Cardiff 200A works just fine with 1`2 lb. test Big Game.        jj

Dumb question, the line rating is 15-30, can i go lighter on that rod without issues?

[WRB]

12 lb Big Game is ideal for deep diving crank baits. Rod line ratings are simply recommendations, it’s the lure weight that loads the rod. 

Today I use 11 lb Armillo for deep diving crank baits, a little better casting distance. Big Game is far less expensive in 650 yard spools allowing you to change it more often.

Tom

[jimmyjoe]

2 hours ago, WRB said:

12 lb Big Game is ideal for deep diving crank baits. Rod line ratings are simply recommendations, it’s the lure weight that loads the rod. 

Today I use 11 lb Armillo for deep diving crank baits, a little better casting distance. Big Game is far less expensive in 650 yard spools allowing you to change it more often.

Tom

 

   Not only that, but 12 lb. Big Game is more like 18 lb. line. Quite a few nylon lines are de-rated to make them appear stronger than other lines. It's marketing.       jj

[T-Billy]

I have the 7'6" MH. Spooled with braid it's great for chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, toads, buzzbaits, swim jigs....basically any moving bait in it's weight range with a big single hook. The soft tip lets them get the bait good, and with braid it has plenty of backbone to drive the hook home. 

[Alex Ball]

13 minutes ago, T-Billy said:

I have the 7'6" MH. Spooled with braid it's great for chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, toads, buzzbaits, swim jigs....basically any moving bait in it's weight range with a big single hook. The soft tip lets them get the bait good, and with braid it has plenty of backbone to drive the hook home. 

Thanks Billy, ran it on some p-line copolymer today. Wonderful rod. Almost caught a striper on a casting spoon! Blew the hookset cuz I got enamored by him jumping out. So fun!

 

19 minutes ago, jimmyjoe said:

 

   Not only that, but 12 lb. Big Game is more like 18 lb. line. Quite a few nylon lines are de-rated to make them appear stronger than other lines. It's marketing.       jj

Didn't know that, Thanks JJ. I'll get some today.