Looking for a new cranking rod

[SproDD79]

I have been using a Dobyns Champion 764CB and and 805cb for my cranking needs, I broke both of them in the rear trunk door. I have not had any positive experiences with glass or composite crankbait rods in the past, issues with weight and sensitivity, I would like to stay with graphite if possible.  I was happy with the 764 and the 805, the 764 was excellent for light small profile deep divers and the 805 was great for deep divers in the 1oz range. I am open to trying something else in the non glass cranking family before making the decision to replace the 764 and the 805. Suggestions and or recommendations are appreciated, thanks in advance. 

[Ski]

Lews KVD series.

[new2BC4bass]

Maybe take a look at Falcon Experts.  I used a 7' Medium Cara as my crankbait rod for a few years before buying my first dedicated crankbait rod.  (Still throw trebles with it on occasion.)  If looking for max sensitivity, then graphite is the way to go.  Not all graphite rods are equal so just because a rod is made from graphite doesn't mean it will be more sensitive than the rods you were using.

 

I have one composite rod that is dead in my hands while a couple others are reasonably decent.

[TnRiver46]

I love my st croix Legend tournament bass. I think there’s glass in it though, but I’m a fan of glass 

[roadwarrior]

 

[casts_by_fly]

The expert series has what you want. The 7’ all round for up to a dt10 and is great with lipless.  Hudson special at 7’3” for dt6 up to dt14 or so. Table rock for up to a dt20.  If you’re fishing a lot of 1oz and want a big rod, then the Tennessee ledge rod is the one. 

[Pogues2300]

I use imx pro cbr 845 and 906 and love them both

[rangerjockey]

Not sure about Dobyns warranty but it might be worth a call. The replacement cost might be cheaper than walking away.

I've never been a huge Dobyns fan, but the crankbait actions are really good and you had 2 good ones.

[Cbump]

Dobyns replacement policy is like $50-$100 I think. Be cheaper to do that if you like the rods. 

[SproDD79]

42 minutes ago, rangerjockey said:

Not sure about Dobyns warranty but it might be worth a call. The replacement cost might be cheaper than walking away.

I've never been a huge Dobyns fan, but the crankbait actions are really good and you had 2 good ones.

 

21 minutes ago, Cbump said:

Dobyns replacement policy is like $50-$100 I think. Be cheaper to do that if you like the rods. 

I can send in the logo section of the blank for $90 each, they will allow me to upgrade to another series as well. Before I decide to continue with them for cranking , I wanted to see what else is out there in regards to graphite cranking. The Imx pro cbr looks nice but I would like a shorter handle. I'm open to trying new rods, the Falcon Experts have me intrigued, I just need to confirm they are graphite blanks, it seems like the Falcon Cara deep runner is a graphite blank, I may go that way.

[Cbump]

If I were going to change, I’d spend the $90 each, then sell the new rods. Lol 

 

Or if you decide not to do the replacement, let me know and I’ll pay $150 to take the logo blanks off your hands. ?