ajwhite765 Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 hi, i am looking to get a cranking rod for around 150 dollars, i am probably going to get the powell max 704CB, is that a good rod? does anybody own it? i am open to suggestions around the price range and maybe slightly over it thanks alex Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 25, 2012 Global Moderator Posted January 25, 2012 I'm a big fan of the St.Croix Pro Glass myself. I've had a couple and they've been great rods. I fish mostly square bills to medium (10 feet and less) diving baits. Most cranking sticks at the price range you mentioned will be good rods though. Quote
A-Rob Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 I bought a David Fritts Rod from a fellow angler for $40 used and in good condition that was $110 on *** I believe....I like it. Might be worth putting it in your hands to see how it feels for you Quote
Packard Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 St. Croix Mojo Glass, no joke. Great cranking rod for that price. I got the 7'8" MH/M and saved money to buy more deep divers. Quote
lmoore Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Might be worth putting it in your hands to see how it feels for you So...we're just gonna leave that one alone? 1 Quote
Michbassin Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 What are your guys' thoughts on the new Shimano Compre cranking rod, anyone used one? Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 25, 2012 Super User Posted January 25, 2012 Light & Medium weight lures: Avid AVC70MM Heavy & Deep Divers: Lamiglas SR705R Quote
Bass_Fanatic Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 I own a BPS CarbonLite 7' M/M and a Powell 703cb glass. I love the CarbonLite for medium divers. It is sensitive enough to feel the bass inhale the bait, yet forgiving during the fight. The Powell is a heavy rated rod and handles deep divers and traps very well. My next cranking rod will be a Lamiglas SR705R! Quote
Fishmaster10 Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 I have a 7' MH St. Croix premier cranking rod and it's been great for me thus far. I got it from bass pro for $120 Quote
bassh8er Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 I've got the Mojo crankin' rod, but it is just a little beefy for me; I mostly throw square bills and shallow divers. I did pick up the new Shimano Compre cranking rod recently, and I like it, a lot. Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted January 27, 2012 Super User Posted January 27, 2012 Light & Medium weight lures: Avid AVC70MM Heavy & Deep Divers: Lamiglas SR705R The St Croix Legend Tournament Bass rod LTBC70MM is on sale for $161 regularly $230 http://www.stcroixrods.com/shop/catalog/Freshwater-23-1.html Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted January 28, 2012 Super User Posted January 28, 2012 The mojo and premier series crankin' rods are great buys. A lot of my friends also like the Wright and Mcgill Skeet Reese S glass ones too. But you can't go wrong with the BPS Crankin Sticks. Great for cranks AND spinnerbaits/topwaters. Very light and more feel than pure fiberglass. I like the heavier fiberglass sticks for the heavier lures though (1/2 ounce or higher). 1 Quote
Super User Hooligan Posted January 28, 2012 Super User Posted January 28, 2012 Bar none, one of the best buys for a deep crank stick is the Mojo Glass. It's a rod I would use only as a deep crank stick, though, it's not an all around crank rod. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted January 28, 2012 Global Moderator Posted January 28, 2012 One of the rods that don't get mentioned a lot is the Fenwick line. If you can find a Techna AV consider it also. You may be surprised. Mike Quote
Megastink Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 hi, i am looking to get a cranking rod for around 150 dollars, i am probably going to get the powell max 704CB, is that a good rod? does anybody own it? i am open to suggestions around the price range and maybe slightly over it thanks alex I own that same rod. It is a KILLER ROD!!! I like it because it is all graphite, so when I upgrade my hooks to one size bogger, I can get away with a stronger hookset (which I naturally have). It has more backbone than any glass rod out there, and I love than, because when I'm throwing a squarebill around wood or weeds, I can turn a bass' head away from the cover, whereas a glass rod would GIVE and GIVE and GIVE to the fish. I also dont notice more lost fish than fishing with glass rods. BUY THE POWELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
james 14 Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 But you can't go wrong with the BPS Crankin Sticks. I found one of these in 7'10" MH action used for $25 and its my favorite rod. I wish I had one for every reel save my finesse setup. I've used it for just about everything at one time or another and have yet to find anything I don't like it for. Quote
Michbassin Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Which is better, the BPS Crankin Stick or Shimano Compre Cranking? Quote
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