I'm looking for a general purpose crank rod and the Crucial Crankbait 7'2" has my attention. Does any one have any opinions about this rod?

 

Thanks,

Scott.

I'd also like to hear some info on these rods, I was considering the 7 foot medium heavy model.

Well, Hooligan, looks like we're on our own with this one. I'm gonna get the 7'2" rod next time I see it. I'm confident enough that it should be fine for what I'm gonna use it for.

Sounds good. I might pull the trigger on one soon.

If you have'nt already, look into the St.Croix Rage 7' MHF and a Ardent Pro Edge out standing balance.You could cast all day with this combo.

What kinda cranking do you plan on doing? The crucial is a nice rod, I wouldn't suggest a rage seen to many mixed reviews on them

What kinda cranking do you plan on doing? The crucial is a nice rod, I wouldn't suggest a rage seen to many mixed reviews on them

I wouldnt necessarily go with a Rage either. I've messed around with one before. Yes they are very light and you can get good blank contact by the trigger, but the guides feel cheap and the threads above the reel seat interfere with the blank contact from the index finger (very uncomfortable in my opinion).

 

I'm also looking for a cranking rod too. So any more info on the crucial would be nice

Just picked up a bps crankin stick yesterday. I haven't had an opportunity to see any water time with it but it feels great. It's as light as any of the other crankin rods I picked up and has the right back bone and tip that I was looking for. The price point on it is great as well.

IRod 693C "Marty Stone cold square bill" hands down best crankbait rod I've ever used for throwing square bills, traps, jerk baits, and handles medium divers with ease.

I have 2 of the Shimano 7'-2" cork handled Crucials and I love them. They handle well and they load up good. I haven't done any deep cranking with them but they've worked well for me.

I know a buddy who loves his Crucial crankbait rod but I don't know what model it is. I use to have a Clarus 7MH which I liked but didn't need it so I got rid of it, very nice all around cranking rod with a sweet warranty.

I have a 7" medium power full cork handle crucial and i feel its just a good as my much more expensive legend elite.

I like the Crucial just fine, it's a good stick.  I like the Rage an awful lot for that rod.  It fits my hands extremely well, and I have no problems with the guides with fluorocarbon.  The Crucial is probably a little more stick, in terms of actual power.

I have a Clarus crankbait rod and a Crucial drop shot rod. Love both. For the $80 the Clarus is awesome.