Another rod selection question

[cabela10]

Hey guys/girls,

I'm looking for a specific rod for deep diving crankbaits and lipless crankbaits.

I'm not looking for a brand like Falcon, St. Croix, GLoomis, Kistler and Shimano.

I'm wanting to know what the majority like for the power/action of these two rods.

I'm thinking of getting a medium power/moderate or moderate-fast action for lipless crankbaits but I'm not sure what way to go for the deep diving crankbaits. The deep diving cranks are going to be teamed up with a 5.1:1 gear ratio reel.

For deep cranks, is it better to have a fast action rod or have more bend throughout the rod? I just don't want to rod to load up when I'm working the lure. So maybe a medium-heavy/moderate-fast action?

Help. I'm just looking for power/action answers.

[FishTank]

I know you said you wanted just power and action answers but take a look at the G. Loomis Bronzeback line.  I bought one over the summer and for deep cranks and deeper plastic it's awesome but for shallow cranks and topwater, it is to easy to pull hard and miss a hook set.  

Good luck on you search.

[Grey Wolf]

Med/mod. fast should do the job.

[roadwarrior]

I fish what I consider "The Perfect Rod" for big treble hook lures and deep divers in particular:

Lamiglas SR705R. This is a 7' glass rod, Heavy Power/ Slow Action.

I have it matched up with a Shimano CTE200GT (5.0:1).

[cabela10]

Roadwarrior,

So for the deep diving rod, I should go with a slow/moderate action and heavy power.  would medium-heavy work?  

for lipless cranks, is a medium/moderate a good choice?

[roadwarrior]

The SR705R is what I consider a specialty rod or "technique specific."

For the most part I fish an "all-around" rig with a fast retrieve reel: St. Croix Avid AC66MF/ Shimano Calais (6.2"1). This is a great rig for crankbaits, spinnerbaits, topwater, jerkbaits and buzzbaits. Perfect for lipleess cranks, too!

Note: The Avid AC66MF is described as Fast Action, which it is, but it has a soft tip which is what makes this rod appropriate for the applications described. (I would normally suggest Moderate Action). In my opinion, the tip makes this rod unacceptable for soft plastics and jigs.

Another rod I would suggest looking at is the G.Loomis PR844C. This will probably be my next purchase and will either replace or overlap the St. Croix Avid that I am currently using. This rod is also listed as Fast Action, but it too has a soft tip. This is the baitcasting twin of my favorite piece of equipment, PR844S.