Does Rick Clunn use graphite crankbait rods?

[SPAZ]

In a lot of his articles he always states he uses a stout rod for crankbaits. Does anyone know if he uses graphite or fiberglass for his crank bait fishing?

[Pencil Pusher]

I don't know if he still uses glass crankbait rods, but RC was the big proponent of glass rods for crankbaits. The original Team Daiwa Rick Clunn crankbait rod was a 7 footer with a graphite butt section blending into a fiberglass tip. The tip was clear like an ugly stick.

[BassBandit35]

he always states he uses a stout rod for crankbaits.

I have tried a graphite stout rod with deep diver. Only tried it within 5 mintues. It was pure hell and felt like I was gonna break it in half cross my knee like Bo Jackson with bat. I'll stick with a fiberglass or composite thank you.

[Stringjam]

What kind of cranking was the article referring to?  

Rick Clunn uses very stiff graphite rods for cranking around cover - - completely different situation than deep cranking.

There isn't one catch-all rod for fishing crankbaits, because the method itself involves fishing baits from 1/8 oz. to over 1 oz, and depths from surface to 20'+ deep.      

[Marty]

Rick Clunn uses very stiff graphite rods for cranking around cover - - completely different situation than deep cranking.

I've seen him say on TV and have also read that he uses heavy action rods for almost all of his fishing because no matter what combo he picks up it has the same feel and that's important to him.

http://www.fishingworld.com/pro-rickclunn/ArtofAngling/

[Stringjam]

Rick Clunn uses very stiff graphite rods for cranking around cover - - completely different situation than deep cranking.

I've seen him say on TV and have also read that he uses heavy action rods for almost all of his fishing because no matter what combo he picks up it has the same feel and that's important to him.

http://www.fishingworld.com/pro-rickclunn/ArtofAngling/

Interesting article......I'd have a heck of a time trying to accurately cast a 1/4 oz. balsa flatside with a 7' heavy rod, though....different strokes.  

[J Francho]

He is often quoted as using a 7' Heavy/fast action rod with mono for EVERYTHING.  He recently tried FC and a slightly lighter power rod, at the urging of KVD.  He used this to catch SMB on mid to deep cranks.  It isn't likely that Clunn has anything weighing 1/4 oz. in his tackle bag, LOL.  He's generally a big bait guy.