Glass Crankin Rods???

[HPDI]

Who makes a glass crankin rod? All I can find are light sensitive graphite stuff from Loomis. I do not want graphite. only glass.

[Danny]

Thanks for the reminder...LOL

There are several companies that make 'glass crankin' rods. I have an old one I don't use, not very expensive when I bought it. I don't remember what condition it is in, but think I may list it on the Community Tackle Box later today. If you might be interested after I post the particulars, let me know.

I do believe I've seen Lew's fiberglass rods, and Berkley too, I believe.

I'm sure others will have more to offer.

Danny

[the_donger]

I just went to ebay and did a search on "fiberglass fishing rod" and the result was 43 items. You may or may not want to but any of these, butt, you can look at the items and get brand names from the indiviual ads.

[zx150]

Bass Pro makes a glass rod it is marketed under David Fritz. It is pretty good. I also have a Quarrow that I realy like, but I can't find them anywhere around Louisville. I also have a Silstar but it is real heavy in weight. All in all I don't think there is that much of a difference in the rods. I use them for cranking and love them for that application. Ryan

[Devils Horse]

Not made anymore, but if you can lay hands on a 7' Lews Crankin Stick you'll be set. Limber enough to whip a crank all day without wearing you out, and strong enough to work bigger and small crankbaits.

[MarkW]

St. Croix makes several "crankin rods" in just about all sizes and models. All are a glass/composite and are very,very good. I have 4 of them in different sizes and have had very good luck with them. They are limber,but strong and they won't wear you out like a graphite rod will.

[NateO]

Lamiglass are good glass crankin' rods. I've been lookin; at a 7 foo glass crankin' rod. I've got a 6'6" castaway mini- launcher and absolutely love it, but I want something that can handle some deep divers better and casts a little further.

Nate

[MrSplitshot]

I can vouch for the David Fritts glass crankin' rod that BassPro/American Rod & Gun sells....I've got a 7-footer with the same series David Fritts crankin' reel on it and I love it. I spooled up with some Rapala crankbait line and I dig it. The feel is awesome. I'm spoiled on glass rods and crankbaits now. The only time I'll fish a crank on a regular graphite rod is when I'm wading/floating a creek and can't carry a bunch of different rods.


Splitshot
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[Danny]

Just listed mine over on the other board.

Here's the link to the board:

http://www.fishin.com/cgi-bin2/dcfor...um=DCForumID42

Danny

[Danny]

Jim, check out the rod I listed on the Community Tackle Box. Is this the rod you are referring to?

If so, and you are interested, let me know, we could possibly work something out.

Danny

[kc]

I have a 7' Lews Crankin' stick that I bought several years ago and I only used it a couple of times so it is like new. I would be glad to part with it if someone is interested. Using a "whippy" glass rod never did click with me for crank baits and it is just taking up space in my rod closet. Email me if interested and I could send pics. Further, I live in the Louisville area but I would be glad to mail it also.

kc

[Devils Horse]

KC, Check your mail.