Crankbait rod and reel 2025
Somd Fx4 reply :
Hey guys sorry if this has been covered already. I am in the market for another rod and reel setup. It will be mostly for treble hook style baits (crankbaits, poppers) I want something in the 7' to 7'6 range. I'm trying to do this on a budget.. right around 200 for the combo. I think I have two rods narrowed down (lews tp1 or shimano exage) but I am open to suggestions. Reels are another story. I have no idea where to begin. Thanks in advance.
CroakHunter reply :
Dobyns fury or colt 705 cb are good rods for a budget. The tp-1 speed sticks are good but I'd still rank them lower than the fury. Never handled an exage. then pick up a daiwa fuego on eBay for about $65. Then you have an awesome set up for under budget
JoshFromBolo reply :
I would take a look at the Dobyns fury 705 CB and for the reel I would take a look at the Lews BB1
Robert Riley reply :
Yeah! That fury is really nice, and so is the 7'3" Lew's TP1. I use the TP1 bc I wanted a longer rod and I'm a big fan.
As far as the reels go, you can find a lot around that $100 mark. I would recommend the Lew's Speed Spool, but you can find the TMB or similarly priced reels (~$130) for around that price point. I would recommend just looking around these forums, and seeing what you can catch on sale. As far as a specific reel, I'd stick to a 6:1 gear ratio, but it really doesn't matter these days.
CrankFate reply :
All depends on what you like. I just got a Bass Pro Crankin Stick to replace something that cost more because it had the best action I could find for light baits. Only $79.99. It might sound funny, but I’d pick this over almost anything.
FishTank reply :
My recommendation may be a bit strange but here goes....
I have a Shimano Calcutta and a Fenwick Elite Tech Heavy Moderate that I love. It throughs cranks country mile and I like the slow retrieve of the Calcutta. So I going to recommend something similar.
I know this is out of the price range by a few bucks but I would recommend a round reel (Shimano Cardiff 200A) and a Fenwick Elite Tech Moderate taper. The reel can be found on amazon for $115 and the rod for $100 on amazon and few other online retailers. Both are bullet proof tanks that will hold up to everyday fishing.
scaleface reply :
My favorite reel is my crankbait reel . Its a Johnny Morris with a 5 something to 1 ratio . I suspect a combo could be purchased for 200 dollars .
tander reply :
I have been using a Lews David Fritts Perfect Crankbait rod with a Lews BB1 5.1:1 ratio. Can't see me going to something else anytime soon. If you shop around you can get both for under $200.
Somd Fx4 reply :
Thanks a lot guys. For all you guys that have specific crankin rods.. are they all a moderate taper? I have read a lot about using moderate taper for better hook up ratios and hook sets with treble hook baits.
ignign0kt reply :
I have an Abu veritas winch rod which is mod action/taper and I like it
Burke reply :
I use Mod/Fast Taper which gives the perfect combo for the bass to inhale it 
xxRambo_21xx reply :
megabass levante rod
WRB reply :
On 7/15/2018 at 11:32 AM, Somd Fx4 said:Thanks a lot guys. For all you guys that have specific crankin rods.. are they all a moderate taper? I have read a lot about using moderate taper for better hook up ratios and hook sets with treble hook baits.
The Dobyns Colt or Fury rods referenced the "CB" is Crank Bait meaning moderate action for treble hook lures. You get a reasonable price point with good customer service from Dobyns. 5 per power maybe a little too high for poppers in the 1/4 oz size and 7' maybe a little long for poppers, a compromise may be a 704CB, unless your primary use is deep diving crank baits in 5/8-1oz sizes.
Tom
kenmitch reply :
On 7/16/2018 at 3:34 AM, WRB said:The Dobyns Colt or Fury rods referenced the "CB" is Crank Bait meaning moderate action for treble hook lures. You get a reasonable price point with good customer service from Dobyns. 5 per power maybe a little too high for poppers in the 1/4 oz size and 7' maybe a little long for poppers, a compromise may be a 704CB, unless your primary use is deep diving crank baits in 5/8-1oz sizes.
Tom
I'm using a 6'6" med fast vendetta throwing mainly lipless cranks. Always get the bigger ones in with it. With the little feisty ones sometimes it's the Jimmy Houston professional quick release as he calls it.
Somd Fx4 reply :
On 7/16/2018 at 3:34 AM, WRB said:The Dobyns Colt or Fury rods referenced the "CB" is Crank Bait meaning moderate action for treble hook lures. You get a reasonable price point with good customer service from Dobyns. 5 per power maybe a little too high for poppers in the 1/4 oz size and 7' maybe a little long for poppers, a compromise may be a 704CB, unless your primary use is deep diving crank baits in 5/8-1oz sizes.
Tom
poppers are not that much of a concern. I am more interested in crankbait fishing. I have a few lipless and a few squarebills and several jerkbaits that I want to have a rod for. All of them are 1/2 oz or less.
Yumeya reply :
I have a fury 705 CB and its a d**n awesome crankbait rod for the price.
I did just pick up a St Croix LG crankbait rod and its the best crankbait rod I have used...
Crankin4Bass reply :
On 7/17/2018 at 5:47 AM, Yumeya said:I have a fury 705 CB and its a d**n awesome crankbait rod for the price.
I did just pick up a St Croix LG crankbait rod and its the best crankbait rod I have used...
Which model St. Croix Legend Glass crankbait rod do you have and what weight crankbaits do you throw on it?
The baitmonkey has been telling me I should buy one of those but there aren't any stores that have them around me to check them out.
Yumeya reply :
On 7/17/2018 at 8:19 PM, Crankin4Bass said:Which model St. Croix Legend Glass crankbait rod do you have and what weight crankbaits do you throw on it?
The baitmonkey has been telling me I should buy one of those but there aren't any stores that have them around me to check them out.
I have the MH, best with 1/2 oz cranks and up but does okay with 3/8 depending on the crank.
Its also amazing for lipless cranks.
Do it
Somd Fx4 reply :
Well guys the new set up is on the way... Tracking says Tuesday I'm hoping maybe sooner. Thanks for all the help.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 7/21/2018 at 7:53 AM, Somd Fx4 said:Well guys the new set up is on the way... Tracking says Tuesday I'm hoping maybe sooner. Thanks for all the help.
Did I miss where you mentioned what you have coming?
GReb reply :
You can get a lews bb1 for like $110 on eBay with the 20% off right now
Crankin4Bass reply :
On 7/20/2018 at 6:02 AM, Yumeya said:I have the MH, best with 1/2 oz cranks and up but does okay with 3/8 depending on the crank.
Its also amazing for lipless cranks.
Do it
That looks sweet! Thanks for the feedback!
Somd Fx4 reply :
On 7/21/2018 at 8:41 AM, new2BC4bass said:Did I miss where you mentioned what you have coming?
Nope. It was a bit of a teaser. I got a dobyns fury 705cb 7' med hvy crankbait rod and a Shimano Caenan 150A. Courtesy of the great folks at TackleWarehouse.com
new2BC4bass reply :
On 7/22/2018 at 11:11 AM, Somd Fx4 said:Nope. It was a bit of a teaser. I got a dobyns fury 705cb 7' med hvy crankbait rod and a Shimano Caenan 150A. Courtesy of the great folks at TackleWarehouse.com
Somd Fx4 reply :
Ups Tracking says Tuesday and can't wait. I'm really excited for it to come.
Somd Fx4 reply :
well here it is!
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TBAG reply :
Nice, that's probably my next CB rod as well......
Somd Fx4 reply :
haven't fished with it yet but out of the box it is incredibly light.
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