Hello,

So I've been trying to fish DD cranks more. When using the Mann's 30+ I find there is alot of strain when cranking the reel. I am using a 7.11" Crucial crank rod with a Curado 200E reel on 12 lbs flourcarbon. Is my set up wrong? What do y'all use a set up?

There's no easy way to crank a Mann's 30+...its just gonna take some work. You can pump the rod and use the reel to bring in slack line. If doing a straight retrieve, bracing the rod against something can take some of the pressure off your wrist and forearm.

You say you're using a Curado "200E" - is it the E5, or E7?

It's the E7. I guess I'll just have to toughen up! LOL

The best way to work a Mann 30 is to troll it! The e7 is way too fast, so slow way down on the retrieve or get a crankbait reel, something that brings in around 20 inches per turn. Fast retrieve isn't a big deal with shallow cranks but dd's are another beast entirely. One more thing if you decide to bring it in using the rod, crank it down then sweep the rod parallel to the water not vertical

Which reel would you siggest?

I use an E5. But any well made low power reel will work, ie Revo winch, bps pro qualifier, just make sure its an aluminum frame, a longer handle comes in handy too. The last time I checked Ebay there were a few E5 new for around 150