the Loomis CBR series are awesome stick's, nice short rear-grip, powerful back's w/ a very fiberglass feeling tip, all of the actions on the CBR rods are perfectly applicable for the cranks I throw from the big DD22, to the little burner baits like speed traps and stuff. if you are going to get just one rod for cranks, make sure you get something that will be versatile for an array of cranks, the CBR845 is a great versatile rod, super lightweight, w/ alot of juevos!
Dane