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Size of crank bait? I have noticed using a glass rod Medium action will launch a crankbait, in fact I was watching Bass Cast on espn.com and the marshall asked KVD what kind of rod he was casting his #6 sexy shad strike king and his response:
"A 7'10" glass composite - I designed"
i can make real long casts with cranks, and i can throw a weight less fluk or slug-go just as far both on bait casters. it is all in how you set your reel up. it takes some time and a few backlashes to set the reel up with the way you cast. but once you get it figured out you will get the best out of your rod and reel.
I throw Norman DLN and Bandits 200 and 300's. Just looking to get a little more distance.
A high(er) end baitcasting reel and a full spool of line gives you an advantage right off the bat. I use 10 pound line when I can get away with it.
I'm sure I could get more distance if those stupid tree limbs on the bank weren't always getting in my way.