Hey guys, I was wondering what the best size and sensitivity rod would be for Crankbaits and Lip-less Crainkbaits? Thanks.

welcome to the forum and if you give us size of baits we could better help you 

 

   tight lines 

 

      Andrew

As a new member I suggest you go post in the introductions section as well as update your profile. Besides that I need to know your price range for this rod and also what type of crankbaits. For deep divers and lipless baits I use a dobyns 765cb glass rod. For medium divers I use a POS quantum kvd rod that I dont recommend. For shallow divers I use a fenwick hmg 6'6" medium.  If I had the money I would use all dobyns crankbait rods. This may be out of your price range but the fenwick hmg is pretty cheap, granted I use the older model. 

Dont forget about the St Croix avid thats an awesome cranking stick lol 

 

   tight lines 

 

         Andrew

As a new member I suggest you go post in the introductions section as well as update your profile. Besides that I need to know your price range for this rod and also what type of crankbaits. For deep divers and lipless baits I use a dobyns 765cb glass rod. For medium divers I use a POS quantum kvd rod that I dont recommend. For shallow divers I use a fenwick hmg 6'6" medium.  If I had the money I would use all dobyns crankbait rods. This may be out of your price range but the fenwick hmg is pretty cheap, granted I use the older model. 

 

The new HMGs are suppose to be pretty good.  OP: As stated, you need to give us more information on what you are looking for and price.  Even when you say your budget limit is $150 some will be recommending $350-$450 rods. 

 

No sense in recommending a deep diving crankbait rod if all you fish is 8' deep max. 

 

Welcome to the forum.

The new HMGs are suppose to be pretty good.  OP: As stated, you need to give us more information on what you are looking for and price.  Even when you say your budget limit is $150 some will be recommending $350-$450 rods. 

 

No sense in recommending a deep diving crankbait rod if all you fish is 8' deep max. 

 

Welcome to the forum.

never used the new hmgs but i will buy the olds ones in a heartbeat. 

never used the new hmgs but i will buy the olds ones in a heartbeat. 

 

My oldest Fenwick is in the 50 year old neighborhood. 

My oldest Fenwick is in the 50 year old neighborhood. 

My oldest is from 1978-1983, it does a great job of collecting dust. 

My oldest is from 1978-1983, it does a great job of collecting dust. 

 

So does mine.   If I ever use live bait, tho, it will be called into duty again.  It was designed for throwing nightwalkers.

Wow I didn't think I would get this many replies this fast. I usually fish medium depth cranks and my price range is 150$-200$. I fish a lot of the shore also so very rarely do I get out in the middle of the lake. Thanks for welcoming by the way.

I would get the St Croix Avid 7' Medium power Moderate action, one sweet crank'n rod for medium crank'n with lures under 3/4oz, I also have the Extreme in 7'2" MHM very versatile rod, and great for big deep crank', but a little over your budget!!     

I would get the St Croix Avid 7' Medium power Moderate action, one sweet crank'n rod for medium crank'n with lures under 3/4oz, I also have the Extreme in 7'2" MHM very versatile rod, and great for big deep crank', but a little over your budget!!

Thanks for the info! It'll be a little bit of a stretch but I think I can pull it off.

Definitely go with the Croix I love mine and you will love it too along with many other members of this board

Tight lines

Andrew

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I have a Crucial crankbait rod and love it. It also seems to be a very versatile rod.

Lots of variables when looking for a crankbait rod. Do you prefer Glass, composite or graphite? Are you fishing from the shore or a boat, as length of rod may be a factor. One thing to keep in mind is that crankbaits rods do not require a lot of sensitivity as they are a reaction type bait, it is good to be able to feel what the bait is doing but you do not need the same sensitivity you would need in a bottom contact type bait.

I would suggest looking at a St.Croix Premier, a Falcon Bucoo or one of the Ducket rods, all well within your price range. If you want something a little nicer, try to find a Dobyns 704C or 705C crankbait rod used for around 150-160.

Go with the st croix avid previously recommended. Great rod in your price range.

Here ya go:

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/137001-shimano-crucial-crc-c70mha-crankbait-rod/

At 150-200 the St. Croix Avid M/M or MH/M would be worth looking at.

At 150-200 the St. Croix Avid M/M or MH/M would be worth looking at.

 

Agreed! I have the AVC70MM matched with a CH 50Mg