Best Crankbait rod for under $80

[Bassky]

Just broke my daiwa, 7' med. rod.
Looking for a good crankbait rod under $80.
Any suggestions? I like to throw 1/4-3/4 oz lipped cb, rattletraps,
shallow and deep divers.
Thanks,
Bassky

[slowride]

BPS cranking rod, have 2 and love them!

[offdtop]

Abu-Garcia Vendetta

[walkeraviator]

x2 on BPS crankin sticck

[Bassin' Buck]

Can't go wrong with a crankin' stick! I use a 7' MH and can handle all sizes of crankbaits easily from wake baits to DD22s. They are surprisingly sensitive too!

[FishinPhil]

Havent tried one but my buddy has one of the new All Star Crankin rods and he loves it. I believe they go for $80.

[F16ENGMGR]

IM-6 Trigger Stick 6'6" or 7' M or MH from BPS. I've practically towed my boat with them when I've been snagged. With shipping the cost is $48.94 unless you can get to BPS then all you do is pay $34.99 + tax.

[ukbass]

I know a lot of people don't like All Star, but I love mine. I have really small hands and the Vendetta with an orra or revo fits really great in the palm of hand.

[Fntsyfbgod]

The cranking stick from bass pro is supposed to be a quality rod. I know one pro who uses them or at least he used to. I wouldnt use one only because I dont like the power hump grip they use but alot of people like the grip so its a matter of preference. But my advice would be to shell out another $20 and get something with a lifetime gurantee. The rod will last a long time that way. The shimano Compre comes to mind. It will run you $100.

[Fntsyfbgod]

Oh yeah I also forgot to mention the new Wright McGill Skeet Reese rods. They are $90 and have a lifetime warranty. Supposed to be great rods they are all one of the best bass fisherman ever uses.

[goingIke]

I have the Abu-Garcia Vendetta and its a little stiff. Have had a few different cranking rods and for the money I really like my skeet rod. Its light but still strong and not to stiff but not to loose like an ugly stick still has back bone, and I've never (and I shouldn't say this because I have a tour this weekend but never pulled a crank away from a fish with it yet. They set them self's with this rod while your cranking and bumpin the bottom you will feel your rod tip load up and thats it. So if you can stand a bright yellow pole this one is a great one.

[jdw174]

I bought the Skeet Reese Tessera rod just for CB's. However, after testing the actions in the shop, I settled on the spinnerbait/worm model as the crankbait rod is too much of a wet noodle action for me. With 12lb line, it will throw a 1/4oz RedEye Shad a mile. It could perhaps use just a skosh more tip action, but I'm satisfied with it so far. US Bass store in Dover, TN sells them for $76.