I was slinging a Strike King Red Eye Shad yesterday and snap! My crankbait rod snapped about 12" from the tip. That discount rod has served me well over the last 5 yrs. I bought it from a discount rack at the Lexington Boat Show for $15. I've landed a few over 5 and one pushing 7 with that rod. I guess I got my money out of it anyway.

Any suggestions for a good 7' crankin' stick? My next crankbait rod will be set up with a 5.1:1 Shimano Curado... I'll probably spend $40 - $70 on my next crankin' stick.

My fishing day yesterday... We caught 9 total. I had one 4 pound LM on a jig.