I would appreciate opinions and suggestions for a spinning rod to throw shallow (1-3') crankbaits. For instance, Bomber Square A, Mann's Baby 1, Rapala DT Fat, etc.

I was thinking 6'10"-7' medium/fast.

Because spinning rods are more for finesse, id go even shorter. Ihave a crappie maxx thats 6' medium light if you want it for cheap

Because spinning rods are more for finesse, id go even shorter. Ihave a crappie maxx thats 6' medium light if you want it for cheap

Thanks, but I'll pass

I would appreciate opinions and suggestions for a spinning rod to throw shallow (1-3') crankbaits. For instance, Bomber Square A, Mann's Baby 1, Rapala DT Fat, etc.

I was thinking 6'10"-7' medium/fast.

What are you looking to spend on it?

Probably Medium/Mod-Fast. 6'10" would sound about right to me, but I'm on the tall side. Maybe a light braid, 4-6 lb. diameter. I don't imagine that you're going to be attacking any sort of serious cover here.

 

I would probably throw the cranks you mentioned on a lighter casting rod, but that's just my preference.

What are you looking to spend on it?

Up to $150

I'd suggest a St. Croix Mojo Bass. They've got a 7' M/F and their lure weights cover the range of baits you plan on throwing with it. 

I use nothing but spinning gear, I can use the same rod for bass as well as snook, quite often I do.  To me it doesn't make any difference if I'm throwing a weightless fluke, senko, spoon, jerkbait, crankbait or whatever.  These terms finesse and power are not in my fishing vocabulary, I fish my lure the way I think it should worked and I don't pay too much attention from one rod to another.  That said, my rod selection is dependent on the water I'm fishing, if it's open with minimal vegetation, it's a lighter rod, thick slop and I fish a rod with more backbone.  My lures are pretty much the same with whatever rod I'm using.

I'd suggest a St. Croix Mojo Bass. They've got a 7' M/F and their lure weights cover the range of baits you plan on throwing with it. 

I agree. Another would be the BPS Extreme 7' M/F.

Theres a mod fast falcon bucoo that is perfect for your needs. I use mine throwing 1/8-1/4 cranks at the smallies and its perfect. Very light, sensitive, comfortable and made in america.

Pinnacle Perfecta  M.  i love mine...

perfect for shallow cranking. as well as some wacky rigging and light weight shakey heads...

very light and very sensitive..