Looking for Bait Casting rod recommendations

[Ham]

So, I’m looking for a bait caster to mainly throw Squarebill Crankbaits. I want it to be 6 foot to maybe 6’8”. I require a little shorter than modern std length ; it doesn’t have to be pistol grip, but shorter than normal. I’d like it to be a MH. 10-20 lb line and say 1/4 to 3/4 oz lure weights with a MF taper. 

When I fish Square bills, I usually am making shorter casts around cover in shallow water and need to be able to lean on the fish a bit. 

I’m looking at commercially prepared rods. It might be labeled Spinnerbait or Topwater instead of Crankbait. 

Any recommendations ? 

[Al Agnew]

Kinda off the wall, but you might check out the Bass Pro Tourney Special rods.  They changed them a year or two ago, but the old ones, though rated as fast action, were actually moderate-fast, and I used the 5'6" one as my canoe crankbait rod for a while.  I don't know if they are using the same blanks as before, but they have 6' and 6'6" medium heavy power ones online.  They are cheap, $50, but the old ones were pretty light in weight and had okay materials, and you don't need to get real fancy with sensitivity and such with a crankbait rod.  I didn't like the handle on the old ones but the new ones have a nice looking split grip.

[Ham]

Thanks I’ll check em out. I’m not worried about brand name and it won’t hurt my feelings if it’s cheap. 

[Bushbeater]

I have a Powell rod that's my favorite, although a bit longer than what you want. The jerkbait model is sweet for smaller crankbaits.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Powell_Inferno_Crankbait_and_Jerkbait_Casting_Rods/descpage-PCI.html

[Gavin]

Assemble your own. It’s the only way that you get what you want. There is a small learning curve and tooling commitment.

[Ham]

8 hours ago, Gavin said:

Assemble your own. It’s the only way that you get what you want. There is a small learning curve and tooling commitment.

Man, I’m hoping to avoid that. 

[timinmo]

I think there are some Lews that might work for you.  Look at this.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_Custom_Plus_Speed_Stick_Casting_Rods/descpage-CPSC.html

[timinmo]

Ham, it also seems like the St. Croix Premier line has some shorter handles as well as maybe something in the Abu Veritas line.  Hope this helps.

[Al Agnew]

The Major Craft Nanoace 6'6" medium crankbait rod, also from Tackle Warehouse, is pretty sweet, but might be a little too light.  It's my jetboat crankbait rod and I really like it for throwing cranks the size of Wiggle Warts.  

[176champion]

You looking for a pistol grip rod Ham?