Hi Champ
Welcome to the calfishing forums. I have used the Shimano, Lamiglas and tested the Loomis crank'n sticks and of the 3 Lamiglas probally felt the best. However Okuma recently released there EVX series crankbait rod and this is a true crankbait rod. Everything about this rod feels right. I have been using the Okuma EVX-CB-701M for about a year now, its unreal for the big DD22 type crankbait and works really well for the smaller wiggle wart or fat free shad type baits. Here is a link with the specs

http://www.okumafishingteam.com/rods/conventional/evxspecialty.html


You should check one out before making your purchase.