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[Aaron]

I have tried to limit the amount of stuff I carry when fishing b/c I fish from the bank 99.9% of the time. Currently I just carry one combo with me, a Curado 200DHSV and H&H 7' MH rod and 15# fluro. This combo is intended for jigs and soft plastics, which is what I fish most of the time.

My question is can I fish crankbaits with this setup with any effectiveness? I am thinking if I back off the drag a bit so that there is a little give so the fish can take the lure i should be okay.

Thoughts & opinions?

[BASSclary]

Its not the ideal ideal, but I think it's right for you. If you only want to carry one pole you will be fine fishing cranks with it, just back off the drag a smidge.

[tomustang]

I have tried to limit the amount of stuff I carry when fishing b/c I fish from the bank 99.9% of the time. Currently I just carry one combo with me, a Curado 200DHSV and H&H 7' MH rod and 15# fluro. This combo is intended for jigs and soft plastics, which is what I fish most of the time.

My question is can I fish crankbaits with this setup with any effectiveness? I am thinking if I back off the drag a bit so that there is a little give so the fish can take the lure i should be okay.

Thoughts & opinions?

I actually carry one rod, listed in my sig and I'm very versatile with the setup. It took time but it's the opposite of having a combo for every rig, I adjust to everything I put on from the hook setting to the drag to the reeling in. It can be done, you just have to go easier until you get to the comfort zone with what rig you're using.

My favorite technique is using crankbaits and I use the MHF to do it. This keeps me from buying a dedicated crankbait rod which I still want though.

[roadwarrior]

Your rod will be just fine. You may want to add rods over time, so here is a simple suggestion:

You only NEED three rods:

For enthusiasts, technique specific gear is fun
to collect. However, three rigs cover all the
basics:

#1 6 1/2' or 7' MH baitcaster for jigs, some
soft plastics and spinnerbaits

#2 6 1/2' or 7' MM baitcaster for treble hook
lures

#3 7' MF spinning rod for lighter lures and a
variety of techniques

[Aaron]

Thanks guys. I have the rods to cover many techniques, I just don't want to be lugging around a bunch of rods when I'm fishing from the bank. When I get the chance to fish from a boat I dont mind pulling out my other technique specific combos, but i don't want to risk damaging my IMX's by banging them against every thing on the shore line.

The only dedicated rod I need to get is a deep cranking rod but I have no use for one because I don't get to fish deep water that often.

Loomis MBR 783C w/ Shimano Curado 100D - Small jigs/platics, spinnnerbaits
Loomis MBR 782C w/ Shimano Calcutta 100B - Shallow crankbaits and other treble hook lures
H&H Rods 844 w/ Shimano Curado 200DHSV - C-rigs, jigs, small swimbaits,. My multipurpose combo I use most of the time.

[Catt]

I figured out years ago that if I do not "name" my tackle it does not get confused

That way I can throw spinner baits on my trap rod, pitch with my punch rod, dropshot my c-rig lures, or flip with my casting jigs.

[smalljaw67]

I think a medium power rod would be better with the line choice but if you can do it with out many ill effects then it will be ok.

[backcast88]

I use one of my worm rods all the time for cranks and very very seldom do I loose fish. It might be my designated crankbait rod this summer and I am more then fine with it.

Use your worm rod with confidence, just back off the drag a hair and your set.

[NorcalBassin]

x3 with the drag... just play the fish and you should be fine.