Favorite Jerkbait/Mid-Crank/Topwater Rod

[Junk Fisherman]

What do you recommend?  I plan to throw 110s, cranks down to 10', and lighter topwater like walking baits and poppers.  On my short list is a GLX 822CBR.  Any other suggestions are recommended.  

[MRQturbo]

Expride b 610 med.. Or megabass p5 one ten stick... 

[rangerjockey]

Man, A 2 power loomis crankbait  rod is pretty soft. I have the 3 power in the IMX pro and I wouldn't fish a deep little N on it which is what I think of in a 10ft crankbait. And defiantly not a spook.

A Dobyns 705 cb may be the ticket.

 

 

[MediumMouthBass]

Dobyns Kaden 610 4CB is a really nice 110 and 110jr rod, these were on sale at a few places recently as low as $100-130. I plan on picking one up the next one. Or the Champion 704CB/705CB which is Garys favorite (cant remember the exact one though)

 

For an unlimited budget the Expride takes the win over all else though.

[FishTank]

Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil.  Great rod. It will handle small cranks, topwater poppers, and 110s but it excels to me with the 110jr and 110jr +1. The tip snaps back perfectly for jerkbaits and poppers. It will also launch a 110jr further than any rod I have used. This rod and Kasumi Six Eleven are my favorites out of the P5 lineup. 

[rangerjockey]

3 hours ago, MediumMouthBass said:

Dobyns Kaden 610 4CB is a really nice 110 and 110jr rod, these were on sale at a few places recently as low as $100-130. I plan on picking one up the next one. Or the Champion 704CB/705CB which is Garys favorite (cant remember the exact one though)

 

For an unlimited budget the Expride takes the win over all else though.

What model expride ?

[Darth-Baiter]

I'm starting to like a V-110 on a stiff spinning rod, like a Powell Naked rod.  casts great, and taps them in great.

 

my mid cranks...my new Oricchi Bandersnatch is killing it.  very fun rod to use.  

 

I dont see mid cranks and the vision 11o on the same rod.  

[casts_by_fly]

Less the cranks but for top waters and jerk baits it’s the falcon finesse jig for me. It also throws the smaller cranks fine but I have other rods for that. 

[FishTank]

3 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said:

I dont see mid cranks and the vision 11o on the same rod.  

 

I would have said the same thing a year ago but the P5 Z Crank was eye opening. In fact, I probably would have suggested three different rods to the original poster's question.  

 

I did buy it from a JDM site but I made a phone call to a popular online company and asked what casting rod for a 110jr. I was surprised when when they suggested the Z Crank.  When I found it for less than $300 shipped,  the Bait Monkey got me. 

 

I don't think its going to be the best for a big deep diving cranks or a big walking topwater bait but for something like an OSP Blitz MR or even a Rock Crawler, its great. If I had the skill,  I'd shot a video showing all three baits. Its just one of those special rods.

[Darth-Baiter]

I am ready to pepper spray the monkey of bait-spluging.  thanks @FishTank

[FishTank]

12 minutes ago, Darth-Baiter said:

I am ready to pepper spray the monkey of bait-spluging.  thanks @FishTank

 

I know what you mean. I have two boxes waiting at home.

 

Another odd thing this rod is good at, flat sided crankbaits like the Flat Force below that weighs 3/7oz.  I always have a hard time casting some of them but it loads them pretty well.