Rick Clunn Signature Series S-Glass Crankin Rods 2025

Chris007 reply :

I'm planning on getting the lipless crankbait rod and the high end weight for the lipless lure is 5/16....I have 1/2 oz lures....has anyone used the 1/2oz on this rod....Thanks

Delaware Valley Tackle reply :

I'm not familiar with this rod but 5/16 as a top end weight rating sounds pretty light for any cranking rod. The sweet spot usually lies about the middle of the range listed on rods but only trial and error will tell for sure.

georgeyew reply :

They are going to be on sale at Dicks starting Sunday.

mtaag3 reply :

I think Tackle Warehouse has them for $64. Right now

bass1980 reply :

Yeah I wanted to pick up a cheap rod dedicated to LC and TW had the sale and almost bought it until I saw the lure rating. It is either a typo or a rediculously dumb rod that 5% of anglers would use. 1/8-5/16 oz? Majority of LC's that people buy are 1/2oz. Plus the aqua blue didn't help my decision to buy either so I passed.

smalljaw67 reply :

Don't go by that specific lure deal on those rods, they are all s-glass rods with identical actions with the only difference being the length and power so if you want to throw 1/2oz lipless cranks then go with the MH square bill rod that is rated 1/4-3/4, this will handle just about any type of crank except the really deep diving models like the DT 16 or anything deeper or heavier. The only word of caution is that if you never used a glass cranking rod before, you need to fish with it before passing judgement as these are heavier than graphite rods but a good margin and they have a dead feel to them but they can't be beat for fighting a fish hooked on trebles.

georgeyew reply :

On 5/17/2013 at 10:29 PM, mtaag3 said:
I think Tackle Warehouse has them for $64. Right now

Dick's will have them starting Sunday, 2 for $50.

CTGalloway21 reply :

those rods are awesome! I have one for squarebills and love it.

down4ttown reply :

2 fr 50 at Dick's for a decent crankbait rod is a steal honestly.

cajunpapi reply :

I have two of these rods, I use the square bill for my lipless 1/2 and 3/4 baits and medium diving cranks. The rod never knows that it is throwing a lipless , sqbill or med crank. Performs great for these baits. The other rod is the jerkbait model which is 1/4 to 3/4 I use for jerkbaits, topwater and light crankbaits. Once you get use to the bend and softness of the rod, you will be more than satisfied, especially where the pricing is concerned.

Koofy Smacker reply :

On 5/18/2013 at 12:19 AM, georgeyew said:
Dick's will have them starting Sunday, 2 for $50.

where on earth did you get that info from? They have them for 89.99 each as of how. I know because I unpacked them off the truck and put them on the floor

Chris007 reply :

Thanks to everyone for their input.... Yes, the rods are going on sale starting Sunday.....2 for $50.00......I think I'm going to stay away from the lipless and go with 2 clear water square bill....

Tight lines everyone!

Koofy Smacker reply :

Does anyone have info on where they found out these were going on sale?

I work there and saw nothing on those rods. Yes deals are starting this weekend but nothing on those rods

iabass8 reply :

I received a flyer for my scorecard that had a buy 1 get 1 50% off certain baits and rick clunn rods 2 for 50$.

georgeyew reply :

I received an email about the sale starting on Sunday.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=21351446&camp=Email:05172013TackleLink:BODY-FishingSale&csm=429530131&csc=217762&csa=428568391&csu=217840&mcid=33900144

Koofy Smacker reply :

And thats all I was looking for! Thanks.

I wonder if its on up here, sometimes they switch it from district to district. Ill let you know

Fishes in trees reply :

I've looked at those turquoise Rick Clunn rods in the store, BPS & Rogers, not at Dicks. In my opinion, at 2 for $50, the longer, heavier ones would make great all purpose catfish rods. The flexibility of those rods would really help in setting circle hooks, which you really don't set, just tighten up as the fish moves.

As bass fishing rods go, they are just too heavy for me. I've found other rods that can do a decent job throwing cranks and are much lighter. For me, in this situation, the rod weight is a deal killer.

If I was alot younger, didn't have wrist issues and tennis elbow issues, etc, I think that they would be a decent deal.

MichiganFishing1997 reply :

I took advantage of the sale today. Going out to the local pond in a few. Seems like a great deal!

iabass8 reply :

Our dicks had one of each power on display. They werent as light as the cranking rods i use but they weren't really that heavy either. The blank seemed more than ideal for treble hook baits. Im not a fan of the color..but with just holding it it didnt seem like a bad inexpensive crank rod by any means.

MichiganFishing1997 reply :

I got the lipless crank and jerbait models today. Took them out for a test run. Cought a few fish. And let me say they were great. I didn't think they were too heavy, and they had good feel and sensitivity too them. I threw a kdvsquarebill most of the time and it worked great. For $50 I might just have to buy two more. Great deal. And I don't mind the crackle finish.

georgeyew reply :

My local store was pretty much cleaned out. I hope that they will restock later in the week.

MichiganFishing1997 reply :

Mine had a decent amount, about six of them, but only two of the models. I'm debating if I want to buy more.

The Commodore reply :

Well now, I have a Ambassadeur T6600CL on a $40 BPS Graphite 7' MH/Fast, lure weight 3/8 - 1 1/2, line weight 10-20lb. It is my default cranking setup as I just threw together what I had. I have caught fish with it but I feel these rods will be better? I really do not care too much about the weight as I am still in my 20's. Would these S-Glass rods be a better fit for crankbaits with the Ambassadeur?

georgeyew reply :

On 5/21/2013 at 1:16 AM, The Commodore said:
Well now, I have a Ambassadeur T6600CL on a $40 BPS Graphite 7' MH/Fast, lure weight 3/8 - 1 1/2, line weight 10-20lb. It is my default cranking setup as I just threw together what I had. I have caught fish with it but I feel these rods will be better? I really do not care too much about the weight as I am still in my 20's. Would these S-Glass rods be a better fit for crankbaits with the Ambassadeur?

If you have a Dick's near you, why don't you take your reel in and try it on the rod to see how well it balances.

down4ttown reply :

I bought two of these, and they feel great for $25 each.

Dave P reply :

I bought mine earlier in the year (deep crankbait model) and used the crap out of it this weekend. It is a little heavy but not grossly so. I feel the deep cranbait model would excel with 6XDs and other really deep diving baits. It seemed a little too much for 5XDs, but they are at the lower end of the weight rating for the rod. They have a nice limber tip and a ton of backbone. Maybe a little too much backbone for 5xds. It just didn't feel like it really loaded the rod on the cast. So far the biggest fish it has handled has been a 3.5 and did it with ease.

BassinB reply :

I own one of each in the lineup. Got them for $17 a pop through a sponsorship, otherwise I probably wouldnt have tried them. turns out theyre great treble hook rods. The jerkbait rod and deep cranking rods are my 2 favorite.

Bassfink86 reply :

On 5/18/2013 at 9:07 AM, Koofy Smacker said:

Does anyone have info on where they found out these were going on sale?

I work there and saw nothing on those rods. Yes deals are starting this weekend but nothing on those rods

I got an email saying something about a big fishing sale and that those were gonna be a 2 for 50 deal

Koofy Smacker reply :

I ended up getting them. I ended up with the jerkbait rod and gave my buddy the option for the other one. Fished it a bit to get the hang of it. Not very heavy at all (and Im used to a crucial) and it seems great for smaller squarebills which I fish a lot

Chris007 reply :

Thanks guys for all of your post. I went in to my local Dick's store and they had around 20 rods on display. I decided to go with two of the clear water rods they have the broadest range of lure weight. I went in before the sale started so, I had them put the rods back for me. Went in Sunday to pick them up and ask the saleman how the sale was going, he said they sold out within an hour after the doors opened. Glad I went in early and picked out what I wanted.

If you bought the Rick Clunn rods during the sale. Post what you bought and how you like or don't like the rods......

Thanks

Tight lines

georgeyew reply :

I got the 7' medium lipless crankbait model. I like the flex of the rod and the overall weight/balance with the reel mounted feels pretty good. I won't be fishing with it for a while. But I am surprised that 5/16 oz is the upper range of the lure weight. I have rods that are more flimsy that are rated for more weight.

MichiganFishing1997 reply :

I have the lipless and jerkbait, don't lusten to the lure ratings. In my opinion they're off.

Chris007 reply :

Guys, just got back from using my new clear water crankbait rods.....LOVE THEM..........I used everything from 1/4 crankbait to 1/2oz lipless.....and spinnerbaits .....love the action and the way it cast....first time having a glass rod...can't believe what i've been missing....just got to get a reel for my other rod...

Happy Memorial Day everyone!

mtaag3 reply :

Is this sale still going on? Does anyone have these rods still in stock at their local store?

georgeyew reply :

Most places are sold out and they are not showing it online anymore. You might have to wait until the the next sale.

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