New crankbait rod

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Re: New crankbait rod

Post by njbasscat » Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:06 am

The Dobyns 765 Glass handles DD22's very well. I throw mainly deep divers on mine and love it.

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Re: New crankbait rod

Post by adam ochoa » Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:31 am

Take a look at the Powell 753 Glass or the 804CB Endurance. Both rods will handle multiple types of baits including topwaters and small swimbaits,

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Re: New crankbait rod

Post by darrin » Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:41 am

IMO, the 705 doesn't handle the really light stuff. It's okay, but I prefer the 704 CB for my light cranks like speed traps and poppers. I really tried to get a combo crankbait rod, but soon realized it wasn't going to happen. So I got both! Unless you like to throw lots of little poppers and such, the 765 should be what you're looking for. For me, the 705 is one mean cranking rod.

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Re: New crankbait rod

Post by afterbass » Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:44 pm

Zodiac-I don't throw the deep divers much. 8 - 12 ft. is about it.

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Re: New crankbait rod

Post by bigfish85 » Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:12 pm

A page and a half and no mention of the Loomis CBRs? I've got a couple (and about to buy another) and I think they're fine crankbait rods. Maybe an 845?

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Re: New crankbait rod

Post by froteur » Mon Feb 28, 2011 5:59 pm

bigfish85 wrote:A page and a half and no mention of the Loomis CBRs? I've got a couple (and about to buy another) and I think they're fine crankbait rods. Maybe an 845?
I have three CBRs ...... a 781, an 843 and 2 845's. All good rods but I think a 7'6" or longer rod would be better.

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Re: New crankbait rod

Post by civicrr » Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:26 pm

bigfish85 wrote:A page and a half and no mention of the Loomis CBRs? I've got a couple (and about to buy another) and I think they're fine crankbait rods. Maybe an 845?
Personally, I don't like the (short) rear handle on the rods.

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Re: New crankbait rod

Post by OhioChamp183 » Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:53 am

I grabbed 2 of the Dobyns 7'6" crankbait rods.
The 764CB RM & 765CB glass.
Haven't put them to use on the water yet, but I've been playing with them in the front yard. Gunna have fun finding a nitch for them this season. :big grin:
The 764CB RM is definately a keeper! Gunna use it for mid-deeper cranks (8 ft-14 ft divers, really don't crank much deeper)
The 765CB glass, if liking glass, is an awsome rod! Looks & feels like a VERY versatle!

Also got a 705CB graphite.

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Re: New crankbait rod

Post by BB144 » Tue Mar 01, 2011 3:23 am

OhioChamp183 wrote: The 765CB glass, if liking glass, is an awsome rod! Looks & feels like a VERY versatle!
Oh yeah, I can see the 765CB Glass throwing anything from big cranks and small swimbaits, to big topwaters and even 3/4-1oz spinnerbaits. I personally can't wait to get mine out on the water either!
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Re: New crankbait rod

Post by OhioChamp183 » Tue Mar 01, 2011 3:40 am

BB144 wrote:
OhioChamp183 wrote: The 765CB glass, if liking glass, is an awsome rod! Looks & feels like a VERY versatle!
Oh yeah, I can see the 765CB Glass throwing anything from big cranks and small swimbaits, to big topwaters and even 3/4-1oz spinnerbaits. I personally can't wait to get mine out on the water either!
OR, on the lower spectrum........ shallow cranks & baits down to about 3/8oz oz. It has the tip action to do so! ;)
VERY versatile! :big grin:

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Re: New crankbait rod

Post by bassbandit » Tue Mar 01, 2011 5:29 am

Personally, this past year, I used a Powell 806CB and Powell 765CB/SBR.

The 765CB/SBR is a nice all purpose cranking stick. I really enjoyed fishing baits in the 3/8-1/2 oz range, including topwaters like Yellow Magic Poppers. This rod is long enough and flexes enough to cast stuff a long ways yet still has plenty of power. I caught a five lber on this rod last year and it handled the fish easily. Also, this rod is very light for it's length and balances right in front of the winding check with a Daiwa Fuego strapped on.

Here's a link to the TT review...http://www.tackletour.com/reviewpowell765cbsbr.html

The 806CB is more of a specialty stick to me. It has a ton of power. I think it's a good choice with bigger baits or around weeds. But it's definitely tip heavy, especially without a substantial reel on it. I've been using a Luna 103 and it feels pretty good to me. I don't do deep cranking, but this rod would probably work well for large deep divers.

here's a link to the TT review...http://www.tackletour.com/reviewpowell806cb.html

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Re: New crankbait rod

Post by drewsturrrr » Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:17 pm

how much did you want to spend?

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Re: New crankbait rod

Post by Finnz922 » Wed Mar 09, 2011 6:55 pm

Daiwa 7'8 Longcast Cranking rod if you can find one. Not as much backbone as the 7'6CBRM but a great rod nonetheless.

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Re: New crankbait rod

Post by froteur » Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:49 pm

Check out the Phenix rods (the X series). The X10 was a TT Editors Choice. They are a blend of glass tip and graphite backbone.

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