grantn_fishing Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) I'm looking to start using deep cranks a lot more. I would like a rod that is around $100. I'm going to be throwing DT8-DT14 on this rod. Edited January 31, 2023 by grantn_fishing wrong info Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 31, 2023 Super User Posted January 31, 2023 Everyone will have their opinion to opine about the best deep crankbait rod on the market. Personally, I like my old All Star Heavy but they are out of production, replaced by All Star Lite. You can go to your favorite tackle shop and get a feel of the heavy rods for deep cranking, even try the ones that you are not interested in purcasing. Bring the reel you will be using and put it on the rods to see how they feel and are balanced. I like to touch and feel the rods that I purchase unless I am going to go with a G. Loomis as I know the brand and quality so I can order it on the Internet without any problems. There are a lot of deep cranking rods for sale on ebay in your price range. Just make sure you read the rod's paramaters regarding line test and bait weight to make sure the rods you like have the power to handle deep strikes and fighting the fish. Good luck and let us know what you decide to purchase. 1 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted January 31, 2023 Super User Posted January 31, 2023 Why glass? Just curious....I started with glass and didnt like it. At all. 2 Quote
Super User casts_by_fly Posted January 31, 2023 Super User Posted January 31, 2023 41 minutes ago, grantn_fishing said: I'm looking to start using deep cranks a lot more. I would like a rod that is around $100. I'm going to be throwing DT8-DT14 on this rod. Before you go searching for rods designed for deep cranking, just know that that size of a DT isn't a 'deep' crankbait when it comes to the rods. Big cranking rods are for the 20' class crankbaits. Most any standard crankbait rod is going to be good for that size and that will open a lot of options for you. It will also mean for more manageable rods and not dealing with 7'6"+ lengths. I'm not a glass fan so can't recco a specific one. If you decide graphite, I fish DT's from 4-20 all the time and have opinions. 2 Quote
grantn_fishing Posted January 31, 2023 Author Posted January 31, 2023 @casts_by_fly yeah I know that 8-14 ft isn't very deep. But here in Iowa 99% of the brushpiles and rock piles are in 8-14ft of water. In most of our lakes it doesn't get super deep. @Choporoz The parabolic bend makes it have a better hook up ratio with treble hooked baits. @casts_by_fly I'm mostly looking for a 7' 4" MH glass rod. I just don't know which brand to get. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted January 31, 2023 Super User Posted January 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, grantn_fishing said: The parabolic bend makes it have a better hook up ratio with treble hooked baits. I've read same stuff. I mean, why do you want glass? There are lots of graphite and composite rods that will give you similar 'bend characteristics'. I'm sure there are fantastic fiberglass rods out there - IIRC, @A-Jayuses them. I just want you to be aware that it is perfectly OK to use graphite rods for crankbaits. Quote
grantn_fishing Posted January 31, 2023 Author Posted January 31, 2023 @Choporoz sounds good man. I've just heard that glass rods are the best for cranking. I would be willing to try out other though. Quote
SproDD79 Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 The Dobyns CB non glass rods are outstanding, take a look at the Fury 705cb, you probably can get it 20% off next time major sales are running. I have a few Champion CBs non glass for cranking and love them. 1 Quote
Dan N Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 ALX IKOS Hustler or ST. Croix mojo bass glass 2 Quote
Super User casts_by_fly Posted January 31, 2023 Super User Posted January 31, 2023 1 minute ago, grantn_fishing said: @Choporoz sounds good man. I've just heard that glass rods are the best for cranking. I would be willing to try out other though. I'm in the Choporoz camp. In bass fishing rods, graphite is a better material than glass for so many reasons. Glass offers durability in abuse situations (not bass fishing), but is heavier and less responsive than an equivalent graphite rod. If you want a moderate action (or even slow) there are plenty of graphite rods that will do it. You'll end up with a lighter rod that casts better and easier. My point about that range not being deep was mostly to help guide your choices. When people people say I need a big rod for deep cranking, that implies something like a Falcon XD Cranker which is 7'9" Heavy Moderate and rated for 1/2-2 oz baits. That's a really big rod designed to throw 20-25' deep cranking baits. If you tried to throw a DT8 on it you'd be very disappointed. You'd even struggle a bit with a DT14 at 3/4 oz. My own choice for that set of crankbaits is the Falcon expert Hudson special. Its 7'3", 3/8-3/4, MH/MF. Great rod for mid range cranking and also lipless cranks. A bit over your budget though at $200. In the bucoo lineup its called the deep runner and comes in at $100 but I've not felt that rod so I can't personally recommend it. I have other bucoos (the 7' trapcaster is my lighter crankbait rod) and would have no problem getting the deep runner for myself if I needed another one. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 31, 2023 Super User Posted January 31, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 8:07 AM, grantn_fishing said: I'm looking to start using deep cranks a lot more. I would like a rod that is around $100. I'm going to be throwing DT8-DT14 on this rod. At that price point - I highly recommend these ~ https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_KVD_Composite_Cranking_Casting_Rods/descpage-LKVDCC.html And here's some supplemental info that might help you. https://youtu.be/zvzjcAI4Fxg A-Jay 7 Quote
grantn_fishing Posted January 31, 2023 Author Posted January 31, 2023 @A-Jay thanks man that helps a lot. What do you guys think about the Shimano SLX Glass Cranking Rod? 1 Quote
jigheadworm Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 2 hours ago, SproDD79 said: The Dobyns CB non glass rods are outstanding, take a look at the Fury 705cb, you probably can get it 20% off next time major sales are running. I have a few Champion CBs non glass for cranking and love them. I agree i bought a couple of glass crankers but bought a couple of fury 705cb rods. casting is just so much better on the dobyns rods plus the parabolic bend is just as good. 1 Quote
Phil77 Posted February 1, 2023 Posted February 1, 2023 St. Croix Mojo Bass Glass. Might be a tad over a bill but best glass rod I ever fished. 1 Quote
Super User LrgmouthShad Posted February 1, 2023 Super User Posted February 1, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 10:06 AM, A-Jay said: At that price point - I highly recommend these ~ https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_KVD_Composite_Cranking_Casting_Rods/descpage-LKVDCC.html And here's some supplemental info that might help you. https://youtu.be/zvzjcAI4Fxg A-Jay Forgive me if it is in the video; I can't watch it right now... but do you have a preferred model for midsize cranks? At some point here I'll be looking for a starter cranking rod Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 1, 2023 Super User Posted February 1, 2023 7 minutes ago, LrgmouthShad said: Forgive me if it is in the video; I can't watch it right now... but do you have a preferred model for midsize cranks? At some point here I'll be looking for a starter cranking rod Sorry, I can't respond right now. But I made a response above and it's also in the video. A-Jay Quote
Super User LrgmouthShad Posted February 1, 2023 Super User Posted February 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Sorry, I can't respond right now. But I made a response above and it's also in the video. A-Jay I like you A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted February 2, 2023 Super User Posted February 2, 2023 There was a time when a true glass rod was desirable. An example was the Lamiglas SR705R. It was hard to build a rod that had the characteristics of glass in an all graphite rod. Not anymore. There are numerous rod companies that have achieved the slower, more moderate actions with that “forgiveness” that glass advocates tout. With that, your price point has limited a decent all glass rod as an option. Composites will get you close and a graphite CB model will hit your budget. I would take a serious look at the Dobyns Maverick 705CB. For those who have a Fury 705CB, the Maverick fishes the same at 99.99. Something to consider. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 2, 2023 Global Moderator Posted February 2, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 10:06 AM, A-Jay said: At that price point - I highly recommend these ~ https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_KVD_Composite_Cranking_Casting_Rods/descpage-LKVDCC.html And here's some supplemental info that might help you. https://youtu.be/zvzjcAI4Fxg A-Jay I assume these are probably similar to the KVD Cranking rods that Quantum use to make, and if so, they were great rods. Still have a 7' MH/M that gets a lot of use. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 2, 2023 Super User Posted February 2, 2023 15 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said: I assume these are probably similar to the KVD Cranking rods that Quantum use to make, and if so, they were great rods. Still have a 7' MH/M that gets a lot of use. I think it's basically the same blank with different branding. I like mine a lot as well. But you knew that. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User T-Billy Posted February 2, 2023 Super User Posted February 2, 2023 The Ark Rods, Tharp Series, B-Hittay is outstanding for what you're looking to throw IMO. $129 unless you find it on sale, but it's a quality blank with Fuji K series guides, and a comfy reel seat. Quote
Super User WRB Posted February 3, 2023 Super User Posted February 3, 2023 Under $100 you go wrong with David Fritz Lew’s 7’ MH Crankbait rod $90. To, 1 Quote
grantn_fishing Posted February 3, 2023 Author Posted February 3, 2023 @T-Billy I have 3 Arks and I'm a huge fan of them. I'm still not sure which rod I'll go with but I will take the Ark into consideration! 1 Quote
Super User T-Billy Posted February 3, 2023 Super User Posted February 3, 2023 27 minutes ago, grantn_fishing said: @T-Billy I have 3 Arks and I'm a huge fan of them. I'm still not sure which rod I'll go with but I will take the Ark into consideration! 10-4. I bought a couple B-Hit's for chatterbaits, but I find them a bit underpowered for that. I like 'em very much for crankin though. Same with the 7' "Grinder". If ya get to looking for a chatterbait rod, look no further than the 7-4 Heavy, Mod Fast, Invoker. 1 Quote
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