Crankin rods

[djkimmel]

I can buy three really good crankbait rods that I will catch a ton of bass on for that money. WITH a lifetime warranty.

[MadWags]

Unconditional

[Hooksetter]

I also have 2 Loomis graphite cranking rods and would put them up against any other cranking rod out there. I have tried a few other brands but the Loomis are tops in my book. That being said, I will not be buying any more Loomis rods as I just can't justify the cost anymore.

I have not tried Grandt cranking rods yet, maybe I will pick one up over the winter to try.

Now, not to hijack the thread, but how did Loomis change their warranty?

Willie

[Mike S.]

I have the Tour KVD rod that just came out this year.  I bought the 7' 2" MH rod.  I also bought the 7.3:1 KVD Tour bait caster.  I like the combo.  The rod may be a little on the heavy side.  I guess it just depends on the person.  I bought it mainly for spinnerbaits, and had a heavier line on it than I normally use.  I just recently swithched to a 10 pound test line, and started throwing cranks on it.  I like it, but it was a $217 rod.

[LennyB]

Just won a Loomis CBR855c GLX for $220 "Brand New" on Ebay (MSRP $385) That's the way to buy them. They are top notch rods.

[Mojo]

while we are on the crankin stick conversation - What causes smallish to become unbuttoned on cranks ? Could it be the stick ? line ? treble hooks ? Chime in.

What do you do to minimize losing fish ?? (Asking for a friend of course    )

[Cheetam]

while we are on the crankin stick conversation - What causes smallish to become unbuttoned on cranks ? Could it be the stick ? line ? treble hooks ? Chime in.

What do you do to minimize losing fish ?? (Asking for a friend of course    )

Yes to all.  For me, don't horse the fish to the boat, let the rod play the fish, and loosen the drag if you have to while playing the fish.

[thedude]

the rod helps fight the fish - but if you don't play them well to begin with, it doesn't matter.

[bob o]

while we are on the crankin stick conversation - What causes smallish to become unbuttoned on cranks ? Could it be the stick ? line ? treble hooks ? Chime in.

What do you do to minimize losing fish ?? (Asking for a friend of course    )

don't leave out the reel, your drag setting also plays a big roll in the too. a more limber rod will also give the fish "room to play" by flexing more.

[Cheetam]

the rod helps fight the fish - but if you don't play them well to begin with, it doesn't matter.

Exactly, don't horse the fish to the boat.

[Waterfoul]

Oh come on.... set the hook, ski em to the boat!!! 

[MadWags]

Sometimes you just live and die by the crank. If the fish doesn't eat it well they can use the body of the bait as leverage to disengage themselves. Especially on bigger body baits like the DD22. I never lose fish on a crank.

[Mojo]

Ahhlolololol !  !! Well if I ever catch on a crank bait I'll remember all these fine insights ..... 

[LennyB]

Keep enough pressure on the fish so he can't shake it but so much you rip them out. Also, how ever you fish in practice, fish that way in the tournament. If you are using alot of pressure in practice don't baby them in the tournament. If your not using a net in the tournament don't practice with it. I talked to multiple accomplished tournament anglers and found most will agree.

[bassassasin88]

I have the KVD 7'11" crankin stick and I love it. [REMOVED - see No Links Policy List] has a few 20% off sales every year. It's hard to pick up a 7 footer after using the 7 11.

[bassinman#1]

Believe it or not, I use a 6 foot uglystick medium action and catch bass all the time without losing them. Every once in awhile I will lose one but not alot with this rod.

[bassboss]

I have two of the David Fritts signature series from basspro. I have a 6,6 and the 7,6. Both are nice rods and with 10lb line i can throw the small square lipped baits all the way up to the big norman dd22. They are made by American Rodsmiths.

[Skulley]

I have two of the David Fritts signature series from basspro. I have a 6,6 and the 7,6. Both are nice rods and with 10lb line i can throw the small square lipped baits all the way up to the big norman dd22. They are made by American Rodsmiths.

I have the American Rodsmith models of the Fritts Signature Series.  I have three (3) of them.  I also have 4 of the old Browning David Fritts Crankin Stick.  Those were even more sensitive than the American Rodsmith models.  Don't get me wrong, I like the American Rodsmith version, but the Browning version was a better rod for the money for throwing big deep divers.  I have thrown DD22's on them as well as the Storm Mag Wart and the big jumbo Bomber.  I think it was called the 9A.  There is no better rod than either one of those for throwing big cranks.


BD                       

[32eml24]

 I have an All Star and love it.

[smbassman]

while we are on the crankin stick conversation - What causes smallish to become unbuttoned on cranks ? Could it be the stick ? line ? treble hooks ? Chime in.

What do you do to minimize losing fish ?? (Asking for a friend of course    )

don't leave out the reel, your drag setting also plays a big roll in the too. a more limber rod will also give the fish "room to play" by flexing more.

Also depends on the depth of the bait/water.  6' and less I use a flipping stick, heavy line and good triple grip hooks.  When they bite that shallow, they head for the surface and will also charge the boat getting slack in the line.  I like the heavy rod to stick the hooks good.  Deep baits, I use the horrible Bass Pro crankin stick MH mentioned above.  They work good for me and I catch alot of fish with them.  For the price/performance, I will stick with them.  Deep crankbait fish seem to just be happy pulling sideways and digging and rarely head for the surface.