I've got a 5.2:1 Bass Pro Shops PQ I need to put on a new rod.  Simply put, what's your favorite cranking rod?

 

Thanks

Dobyns 705cb glass. Still have an older 72MHM legend xtreme that just doesn't get used much anymore. 

quantum tour kvd crankn

powell diesel glass

I don't have a ton of experience with other rods for comparison, but I really like my Veritas Winch.

St croix avid 7' medium action casting rod. Pretty stout crankbait rod so I use t rigs with it too.

Crucial.

I've got a bunch of casting rods with moderate or moderate-fast actions and all could be considered "cranking rods." They range from ML to MH powers and lengths from 6' to 7'11".  I couldn't identify a single "favorite" without knowing "favorite for what"?  Light, mid-weight, heavy cranks?  Close quarters, open water, etc.

 

I can say which cranking rod I use the MOST - a 7' medium power BPS Crankin' Stick with a 5.2 ratio reel on it.

 

For your 5.2 PQ - you might get some pretty solid recommendations if you mentioned what type of baits you want to toss and what your price range is....

I've got a bunch of casting rods with moderate or moderate-fast actions and all could be considered "cranking rods." They range from ML to MH powers and lengths from 6' to 7'11".  I couldn't identify a single "favorite" without knowing "favorite for what"?  Light, mid-weight, heavy cranks?  Close quarters, open water, etc.

 

I can say which cranking rod I use the MOST - a 7' medium power BPS Crankin' Stick with a 5.2 ratio reel on it.

 

For your 5.2 PQ - you might get some pretty solid recommendations if you mentioned what type of baits you want to toss and what your price range is....

I agree, my 7'MM Avid probably gets the most use for bass lures, but I am usually not throwing big deep diving cranks.

7'4" mojo bass glass is mine

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-optimus-xlt-dhc-review.html

 

For deep divers, the Lamiglas SR705R is THE BOMB!

Dobyn's 704CB for me. Best d**n rod in my arsenal and that includes my DX's based on how much I use it. I would like a longer rod in a 5 power though. 

I like my veritas. I feel that crankbait and spinnerbait rods can be cheaper than my T-rig, jigs, and frog rods.

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-optimus-xlt-dhc-review.html

For deep divers, the Lamiglas SR705R is THE BOMB!

these r pretty rare now arent they? ive been wanting one of these

Mine is my 7' M Diawa Laguna rod. Cheapo, but it has done me justice over and over again.

No clear favorite, as each rod has a different job.

Powell Endurance 695cb

Powell Endurance 804cb

Daiwa Ballistic 7'7"M. Mod

Daiwa Ballistic 7'2" MH mod

All of these are good rods, but I like the longer ones for deeper cranks and I like more back bone in my go cranking rods and squarebill rods....

i guess it depends on what cranks ur throwing but you can't go wrong with a dobyns 704 cb glass

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewdobyns704cbglass.html

Dobyns 765 Glass... love it for deep divers and it's plenty versatile to throw all but the smallest cranks

I have 3 I use that all serve a purpose, no real favorite

7' MH/M St. Croix Pro Glass-squarebills

7' MH/M Ethos-mid depth 

7' 10" MH/M St. Croix Mojo-deep runners or big baits

Phenix X11 composite. Its rated as a deep diver rod but I use it for all cranking, including small Sq Bills.

Love that thing.

Mike

Dobyns 705cb, Graphite