Crankbait Rod

[SecretWeapon]

Im getting a beefier rod to throw deep running cranks (dd22) and some medium runners. Ive decided on a reel the shimano Cardiff. But im having trouble deciding on a rod im choosing between: gloomis crankbait rod, st. Croix glass crankbait rod, shimano crucial crank rod, american rodsmith david fritts rod, or the lamiglass skeet reese rod... Any prefrences?

This is not on your list of rods, but consider looking at what Kistler rods has to offer. I switched to these rods a few years back now, and have been very happy with them.

Justin Hires
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[smljaw]

I was given a brand new American Rodsmith glass crankin' rod a few months ago. I've really enjoyed fishing deeper crankbaits with it (10-14' runners). I hook up with and land more fish now. My BPS Extreme crankin' rod was too stiff and I was losing every other fish I hooked... My buddy, Jabbo, uses the G.Loomis for crankin' and loves it!

Your list includes lots of good options. I don't think you'll go wrong buying any of them.

[lroberts]

Agreed on the quality of these rods, but they are very pricey!!!

[fishincreek]

I'm with smljaw and a rod being too stiff. That's why I like the M as compared to the MH. For me the M casts much better, esp small cranks.

[Bobby Headrick]

BPS crankin stick. A good solid crankin rod.