I see Powell Endurance is offering a "composite" and Shimano Crucial "dynamic fibers/high modulus graphite" in their crankbait seris rods. What do they mean by this? Is there any advantage to this technology? I have never used a composite of any type, but they have aroused my interest for throwing crankbaits. Any help or advice would be appreciated.

Honestly, I have no idea about the difference. Hopefully someone else can help you with that. I do have a Powell Endurance cranking rod though and I really like it a lot. So if you're trying to decide, you can't go wrong with the Powell. It does a great job for me.

My take on the composite is a blend of different fibers or materials. Some cranks rods are fiberglass, e glass or straight graphite. The composite is an attempt to take the best attribute of each material & blend the two together to make a better rod. Best thing to do is get one in your hands with a reel mounted on it & test it out.

ARV

What model Powell do you have and is it a composite?

Powell Endurance 695CB, I believe its composite. I love it for lipless cranks and squarebills.

My take on the composite is a blend of different fibers or materials. Some cranks rods are fiberglass, e glass or straight graphite. The composite is an attempt to take the best attribute of each material & blend the two together to make a better rod. Best thing to do is get one in your hands with a reel mounted on it & test it out.

True. Composites can also be of various modulus graphites. As stated, it's a technique used to get a specific action somewhere between what you'd get with one or the other. It's not all that unique or uncommon.

Is the Powell Endurance 706CB a composite or is it all glass? Have seen it described differently on two different web sites. Anyone own or have used this rod? Are composites or glass really the best choice for crankbaits?