Whack'emGood Posted January 31, 2009 Author Posted January 31, 2009 Thanks guys. Great information and advice... I will take all tips/info into account. I don't need the rod until Spring, so I have until then to make a final decision. Your time and advice is very much appreciated. Whack'em "Success builds confidence, and you have to learn to trust your instincts and forget about fishing the way a tournament is supposed to be won. I'm going to fish my style and make it work for me." -KEVIN VANDAM "Confidence is the best lure in your tackle box." -GERALD SWINDLE "A-Rig? Thanks, but no thanks. If I can't catch them on the conventional tackle that I already use, then I guess I just can't catch them." -LK (WHACK'EM)
steveearle Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 I second what gradyh said. This will be my 3rd season using the St Croix Legend Tournament 7"10" H Moderate Big Cranker (BLue Rod) and it is far and away the best big crank rod I have ever used. Using these baits is all about casting distance and this rod will chuck 'em. Although it is a heavy, it does not fight the bait when you are cranking it and has the big parabolic bend when you set the hook on a fish.
Members Fat Boy Posted February 7, 2009 Members Posted February 7, 2009 Here is my 2 cents worth I bought Falcon Mark Davis cranking rod about 7 yrs ago . I throw all DD 22's on it and it was the best $125 I have ever spent yes you can feel everything.
Members Catchabiggen Posted April 5, 2010 Members Posted April 5, 2010 Might check out the Cabela's "E-Glass" fiberglass rods. VanDam used these before BPS put out his own model, or at least that's what I gathered from reading his books. They are only about $20 and used to be "buy one get one 1/2 off" too - 2 for $30. Looks decent for cranking but I don't know how heavy they are and how fatigue may come into play. for $30 it's worth trying a couple though.
Spinnaker Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 I am wondering what type of guides these rods have. I have seen reference to titanium, ceramic and stainless steel. What are your thoughts on guides? I saw a 7 ft. ugly stick at Walmart the other day but I can't recall now what type of guides it had.
Members Dogtown65 Posted May 4, 2010 Members Posted May 4, 2010 AllStar GT2 has served me well for many years. If they still make them, I would look for one. Also Daiwa had an all glass 7 footer that was orange in color that is a sweet rod. I cut off about about 4-5 inches and used liquid electical tape to seal the cork. I now wish I had not. At first I did not like the extra length, but in a boat with plenty of room for it you can use both hands. My first boat, I needed the shorter length, but with my wealthy "big hydro-blasters" owning friends, both hands are great. It also tends to dig in my ribs. taco
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