Sounds like people like lucky craft rods! I like to hndle rods before I buy. Unfortunately, no one sells these close to me.

Strike King KVD 8.0

Teal101 wrote:How big of cranks?

3/4-2 ounce.

Which would be a better crankbait rod, Abu Garcia's veritas winch or Bass Pro Shops crankin' stick? I am looking at both in heavy action for larger crankbaits. I am on a budget, so please no recommendations on rods over $130. Thanks in advance.

I bought Sunline Reaction FC in 16 lb. for the same application.

Thanks! I may have to try this Sunline Armilo!

I am thinking of trying lucky craft's floating line in either 12 or maybe even 16 lb. test. Anyone try this or any input on alternative? I currently use P-line fluoroclear in 12 lb.

What about the new Quantum energy? If he waits until Feb 6, he can get a $30 visa card. Tatulas are nice, I have one, but you can find them cheaper! A local store to me sells them for $100, not $150.

I love my 6'9" ml abu vendetta! And it's less than $130!!

Sad they do that! I'm right handed, but prefer to reel with my left hand.

Thanks!

Does anyone know when these will be available for sale and if there will be a left hand retrieve?

loving my new tatula 6'10 MH F rod for spinnerbaits and jerkbaits. plenty of backbone. Extremely well balanced and lightweight with plenty of tip action. Sensitivity isn't paramount with moving baits but this rod has plenty of that as well. A friend let me cast his Tatula rod and reel combo, and al...

I was offered a deal by a fishing tackle store on a 6'8" St. Croix Rage rod for $99, $51 off regular price! Guides were lined up well and no excessive epoxy. He's holding it for me until Sat. to let me decide. I have a St. Croix Premier and an Avid an really like them both. Only thing is that handle...

Thanks for all the input! Unfortunately for me, most of these rods are not within an hour's drive for me to at least handle. I can get Cashion, some Daiwa (not sure if anyone close has the Tatula yet), Abu Veritas, and maybe a Falcon BuCu. I have to drive an hour to see St. Croix, Tatulas, etc. Keep...