Best Crankbait Rod Under $300 2024
Got1Fishing reply :
Hey guys, I wanted to know your input on a great rod for crankbait fishing under $300. I will be pairing it with a new Chronarch 201E6. I have been Looking at G Loomis Crankbait Rods and the Crankbait GL2, but I'm open for oth brands. I have never had a G Loomis, but hear great things, so I am leaning toward these. Open to any suggestions on other brands and sizes. Thanks.
Hogsticker reply :
Personally, I would never spend over half that on a crankbait rod, but I know people that do. I think you may need to be more specific as to what you're looking for to get some quality responses.
CiMo reply :
On 5/13/2013 at 6:11 PM, Hogsticker said:Personally, I would never spend over half that on a crankbait rod, but I know people that do. I think you may need to be more specific as to what you're looking for to get some quality responses.
I agree, is this going to be specifically for crank baits only? If so it's your money, but for a rod your just going to use for one type of lure not sure I'd spend that kind of dough on one rod. If you insist on spending that much though, I don't think you could go wrong with a loomis, or maybe ask Mike @ Delaware Valley Tackle ( site sponsor ) what he could do in making you a custom crank bait rod.
revo4life reply :
Lucky craft L.C. Cranking Rod 7' Medium Fat Mini Magic
Great rod for any kind of crankbait read the tackle tour review.
I have 2 of them and i love em.
BrianinMD reply :
Dobyns Champion 765 CB....if it will be a deep crank rod.
new2BC4bass reply :
Shallow, medium or deep cranking? If I were looking for a bottom contact rod, then I would spend $300 (provided I ever had that much to spend on a single rod). Crankbait rods needn't be all that sensitive. You will get better responses if you give the depth of lures you use the majority of the time.
Now if money weren't an object I would have the best no matter what technique the rod is for. There seems to be quite a few on here that are in that boat.
My main crankbait rod is a Falcon Cara (not the T-series) 7' Medium. Medium depth is max for me. Normally I am fishing shallow.
BTW, I see you are pretty new to the site. If I didn't say "Welcome" before, I am saying it now. Welcome to the forum. Lots of great people here willing to help. Often there is too much help. Decisions get bigger, not smaller. 
Got1Fishing reply :
Hey guys thanks for asking me to clear it up. I would like a good shallow cranking rod, but something I could use overall for cranking. Not looking to buy a ton of rods... I feel like 4 is enough already.
Practically a rod mostly for crankbait fishing, but also jerk baits, maybe spinnerbaits. The depth would be for shallow to medium depth at max!
tritondriver reply :
On 5/13/2013 at 8:50 PM, CruzLCA961 said:Hey guys thanks for asking me to clear it up. I would like a good shallow cranking rod, but something I could use overall for cranking. Not looking to buy a ton of rods... I feel like 4 is enough already.
Practically a rod mostly for crankbait fishing, but also jerk baits, maybe spinnerbaits. The depth would be for shallow to medium depth at max!
if you do a search on the brand webpage most of them have the rods listed for most any combination of lure you want to throw based on backbone and tip action...i would not discount st.croix premiers great rods at medium price range and under your 300...
Maico1 reply :
On 5/13/2013 at 8:50 PM, CruzLCA961 said:Hey guys thanks for asking me to clear it up. I would like a good shallow cranking rod, but something I could use overall for cranking. Not looking to buy a ton of rods... I feel like 4 is enough already.
Practically a rod mostly for crankbait fishing, but also jerk baits, maybe spinnerbaits. The depth would be for shallow to medium depth at max!
How about what weight cranks you will be throwing.......
tgm reply :
Shimano compre,around 100 bucks,lifetime warranty comes in a crankbait model.works well
Capt.Bob reply :
St Croix avid, MHM or MM, used under a buck fifty new $180.00 and lifetime Guaranty! Excellent action for treble hook fishing, I had both and just recently upgraded the MHM to the Legend Extreme MHM, a very verastile rod,,,,,,,thanks for the tip Dwight!
ColdSVT reply :
dobyns chanpion cb, or a croix ltb big cranker,
Got1Fishing reply :
I haven't really looked at St. Croix much, but I'll take a look. I was also looking at the *** ***, or the MegaBass XX.
Got1Fishing reply :
On 5/13/2013 at 8:20 PM, new2BC4bass said:Shallow, medium or deep cranking? If I were looking for a bottom contact rod, then I would spend $300 (provided I ever had that much to spend on a single rod). Crankbait rods needn't be all that sensitive. You will get better responses if you give the depth of lures you use the majority of the time.
Now if money weren't an object I would have the best no matter what technique the rod is for. There seems to be quite a few on here that are in that boat.
My main crankbait rod is a Falcon Cara (not the T-series) 7' Medium. Medium depth is max for me. Normally I am fishing shallow.
BTW, I see you are pretty new to the site. If I didn't say "Welcome" before, I am saying it now. Welcome to the forum. Lots of great people here willing to help. Often there is too much help. Decisions get bigger, not smaller.
Thanks for the welcome! You're the first to say it, much appreciated. Yeah I would be doing medium driving at the most, but I do want bottom contact with my baits.
I have another BC reel--Abu Garcia Revo SX that I need to replace the rod and I haven't decided what technique specific I want to go with that one yet. I do know I want to set up the chronarch for crankbaits and jerkbaits. Just too many options!
CiMo reply :
I have a gen 3 Revo SX currently sitting on a H20 Ethos MH 7' rod and love the set up, I also like it on my Berkley Lightning 6'6" M rod, love the Berkley Lightning rod so much got 2 more M and another MH for my 2 new reels quantum code and my lews tournament speed spool.On 5/14/2013 at 12:35 AM, CruzLCA961 said:Thanks for the welcome! You're the first to say it, much appreciated. Yeah I would be doing medium driving at the most, but I do want bottom contact with my baits.
I have another BC reel--Abu Garcia Revo SX that I need to replace the rod and I haven't decided what technique specific I want to go with that one yet. I do know I want to set up the chronarch for crankbaits and jerkbaits. Just too many options!
CiMo reply :
Oh and, Welcome to Bass Resource, youllblove it here people ar e friendly and informative on any subject when it comes to fishin, Good Luck 'N' Keep Them Lines Tight! !!!
Silas reply :
Best buy in my opinion for Crankbaits running medium depth is the Dobyns Champion 704CB Glass. List $249, but can be had on sale for $200. Or on forum for much less.....around $150.
I also recommend the Dobyns Champion 764 CB Randy McAbee for cranks a little heavier, and if you prefer a little longer rod.
smalljaw67 reply :
*** doesn't yet have a cranking rod in the *** or the *** line so that will eliminate those for now. Megabass XX has a glass model and while I haven't tried it I would say $275 for a glass rod no matter what brand is over priced but they do have other models that will work for cranking. I would seriously look at the Loomis CBR series of rods, and since you want to throw spinnerbaits as well then I would opt for the G.Loomis CBR845C or the CBR903C. Both of these rod will be great for both spinnerbaits and medium diving cranks and you could even go with something like a DT 14 with eith rod. The 845 is shorter with more power while the 903 will give you a little less power but it makes up for it in leverage, as I said, either or will work and they fit your budget.
dam0007 reply :
I'm running a Dobyns 684cb with a 201e5 chronarch. Loveeeee this combo!!!!!! My favorite rod I own. I got it on sale and it was around $170. Would I pay more ehhhh. Big maybe.
Got1Fishing reply :
On 5/14/2013 at 6:15 AM, smalljaw67 said:*** doesn't yet have a cranking rod in the *** or the *** line so that will eliminate those for now. Megabass XX has a glass model and while I haven't tried it I would say $275 for a glass rod no matter what brand is over priced but they do have other models that will work for cranking. I would seriously look at the Loomis CBR series of rods, and since you want to throw spinnerbaits as well then I would opt for the G.Loomis CBR845C or the CBR903C. Both of these rod will be great for both spinnerbaits and medium diving cranks and you could even go with something like a DT 14 with eith rod. The 845 is shorter with more power while the 903 will give you a little less power but it makes up for it in leverage, as I said, either or will work and they fit your budget.
I've been looking at this exact rod, CBR845C, but I have a friend that has one and says it has just a little TOO much flex, which might worry me if I'm fishing heavy cover.
I've looked at the Dobyns Champion Cranking rods, and I would be willing to go with that, but it seems to be more of a deep cranking rod.
I've been looking at the St. Croix Avid Cranking rod, but still can't decide!
Got1Fishing reply :
On 5/14/2013 at 6:52 AM, dam0007 said:I'm running a Dobyns 684cb with a 201e5 chronarch. Loveeeee this combo!!!!!! My favorite rod I own. I got it on sale and it was around $170. Would I pay more ehhhh. Big maybe.
I'm considering it! I just rather have something to fish medium to shallow water!
JeziHogg reply :
Id personally buy any of the St Croix Legend Tournament Bass Crank rods
Dyerbassman reply :
$300 for one rod is nuts, IMO. You can get quality for less than that. Fish don't care what name is on the rod.
Got1Fishing reply :
On 5/14/2013 at 9:23 AM, Dyerbassman said:$300 for one rod is nuts, IMO. You can get quality for less than that. Fish don't care what name is on the rod.
Good point
Got1Fishing reply :
On 5/14/2013 at 8:16 AM, JeziHogg said:Id personally buy any of the St Croix Legend Tournament Bass Crank rods
I just looked at these! Looks like an awesome rod! I think this might be the winner. A 7' small cranker might do the trick!
kickerfish1 reply :
On 5/14/2013 at 3:15 AM, Silas said:Best buy in my opinion for Crankbaits running medium depth is the Dobyns Champion 704CB Glass. List $249, but can be had on sale for $200. Or on forum for much less.....around $150.
I also recommend the Dobyns Champion 764 CB Randy McAbee for cranks a little heavier, and if you prefer a little longer rod.
The 704 CB rod is great. You will have both a glass and graphite model to pick from. Both are good and have great actions for treble hook baits. Depending upon cover and weights of the baits you will be tossing the 705 CB glass rod is good for many apps. Dobyns lists both the 704 and 705 for cranks, jerkbaits, topwater, and spinnerbaits. Great multi-purpose reaction bait rods that are very balanced. I paid $160 new for my 705 CB glass from a local Cabelas.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
For shallow to mid depth cranking a Mod-Fast or Mod graphite rod like the St Croix models work well. For deep cranking I really like the Lamiglas SR705.
dam0007 reply :
I use it for shallow to medium, awesome rod!
Capt.Bob reply :
I personally would spend the 300 bucks for a worm jig or finesse rod where max sensitivity is more important. The main thing on a Crankin rod or trebble hook rod is FORGIVENESS,,,,,,, where the main goal is to give enough to keep the bait hooked up, I honestly think the Avid series is a great blend of sensaitivity and forgiveness with the backbone to handle any fish, Med Moderate or Med Heavy Moderate, and less than 150 bucks used with the ability to purchase the lifetime warranty, or for like I said, 180 bucks new with the Lifetime Warranty. and you would be halfway to a great rigging rod with the money you would save.
Got1Fishing reply :
Thanks guys, you've been very helpful! I'm going to go with a St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass-Small Cranker!
Capt.Bob reply :
Excellent choice, you will not be disappointed!! That's a very nice rod.
roadwarrior reply :
Light and Medium Weight
Pinnacle Perfecta DHC5-701CAMCB http://www.pinnaclefishing.com/shop/p-87-perfecta-dhc5.aspx#page=page-1
St. Croix Avid AVC70MM
Heavy and Deep
Lamiglas SR705R is THE BOMB!
Got1Fishing reply :
Just fished my St. Crowd Legend Tournament Bass Small Cranker today... WOW. I have never fallen in love with a rod until today. Well worth the purchase. I think I will be sticking with St. Croix from now on. Thanks for all the help guys.
TNBassin' reply :
I just bought a Crucial for crank baits and really like it. These rods are a mix of graphite and glass from what I understand. I always had just used a MH F rod for cranks, but now I won't go back.
USAFBassAnglerClark reply :
The Dobyns Champion glass rods are what I prefer for my cranking rods.
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