Help Just Bought New Rod Have Questions On Uses

[triwbass]

just bought a powell max for 6'8" bc medium xfast but was wondering do any of you throw smaller cranks witha rod like this ? I have in my pond but never had trouble catching pond fih as they usually inhale lures,,,,but onn the lakes im kinda hesitant,,,,thx for your help

[LuckyHandsINC.]

The extra fast tip is certainly not ideal for cranks. I would use that rod for light jigs or plastics and maybe spinnerbaits.

[J Francho]

That's a great light to medium spinnerbait/buzzbait rod. Will also work for spook type topwaters and jerkbaits. You can even do light t-rigs and jigs, if you want. Crankbaits? That's about the last thing I'd use an x-fast rod for.

[smalljaw67]

I'd never even attempt using a crankbait with that rod, it might make a decent jerkbait rod and spinnerbaits/buzzbaits, jigs and worms will all be good choices but if you wanted a rod for cranks this isn't it.

[J Francho]

You might get away with shallow cranks or traps, but I prefer a fast rod for that. Definitely wouldn't match it up with braid in that situation, though. Definitely not for deep divers either.

[endless]

I have 6'8 M-XF that I use for shaky heads.

Oh just realize was a casting rod Hmm me i would do what others said 3/8 or so chatterbaits, spinnerbaits.

[roadwarrior]

I'm Old School...The rod is ideal for single hook lures.

[triwbass]

well yall have told me what i figured i got a good deal on it so ill use it ....what about a medium fast ? i just dont like the feel of crankbait rods while were on the subject,,,,

[endless]

My crankbait rod is a medium/ moderate fast