I'm looking to start throwing more squares since I primarily fish a shallow, quick moving river. My question is what power rating and action rating would be ideal for throwing 1/4-1/2 oz. square cranks. I know for other cranks you want either a M or MH/Mod or Mod-Fast. I just don't think that would be good, but I honestly have no idea. Therefore I'm looking to you all to set me straight.

Thanks,

Coak

Medium power moderate action would be my choice.

Med power is sufficient. If you're crashing cover I like a little faster (as in mod/fast) for the shallow cranks.

I don't split my rod's power when it comes to any cranks, they all get moderate.

I'm different I like a medium fast

Medium power moderate action would be my choice.

x2

Medium power moderate action would be my choice.

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Thanks all for the input.  I have rods in both med/mod and m/f.  That is the reason for my question.  I will try the m/mod and see how it handles.  Thanks again for the help.

 

Coak

I tend to like MH Mod for square bill banging them off rocks and branches.

Medium power moderate action would be my choice.

 

X2

Medium power moderate action would be my choice.

Even with baits like the 4S and 2.5 size?

I like the larger square bills so I prefer a MH with a mod fast action, a fast action is ok on a medium power rod as it will have enough forgiveness to keep you from pulling the hooks out. I found the moderate action cranking rods to be too soft for my style but depending on how you use the square bill it is an option.