#3182, "RE: crankbait stick" In response to Reply # 0
Setyr Tactical Crankin' Rod 7'9" Medium Action with a Curado 200B5:1. The best deep cranking rod I have ever used. Have never lost a fish on it. Bends perfectly and you can wing a DD22 a mile with it. JMO.
#3184, "RE: crankbait stick" In response to Reply # 2
I like the Crucial 7'11" and the Loomis CBR847 for the DD22's. The 7'11" will get some more distance on the cast so you can keep the bait down a little longer.
#3187, "RE: crankbait stick" In response to Reply # 3
I've never fished that specific Crucial rod, but I'm sure it's a great choice. I really like the Crucials that I have fished and that rod is probably no exception.
#3188, "RE: crankbait stick" In response to Reply # 0
>Fella's I am looking to get a new crank'n stick for DD 22's >and 16's. >what rod ya'll recommend and reel .Thanks in advance for the >help! > >tight lines
#3190, "RE: crankbait stick" In response to Reply # 3
mag master,of course , you work for shimano.why would you mention the other rods out there that are better for crankbaits.chck around theres better rods at better prices than shimanos
#3191, "RE: crankbait stick" In response to Reply # 7
Did I not mention GLoomis too? I have used other cranking rods and I like the Loomis and Crucial actions for what I do and my water. It all comes down to what fits your needs. I was not trying to sell him anything so relax. I simply stated my opinion.
And why wouldn't I recommend a Shimano product since I do work for them? I post on this site for myself and not for my job. Of course I will recommend our products because I believe in them.
He also asked about the Crucial rod if you can learn to properly read all of the posts before trying to point me out. I'm not trying to start a battle here or anything like that. Maybe you could have offered him some advice as to what rod you like. So lets keep things proffessional on this site and offer input to the question question that he asked.
#3192, "RE: crankbait stick" In response to Reply # 0
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
#3193, "RE: crankbait stick" In response to Reply # 9
Lake,
Who in the Sacramento area carries these rods? I am looking for a crankbait rod that will not break the bank. I love the Okuma swimbait rods that I own and would like to look at these rods as well.