Thanks to everyone for heir help and advice about setting up a new DD crankbait rod/reel. I think I'm gonna go with a "Duckett Micro Split Grip Cranking Rod 7'11" w/ a "Lew's BB-1 Speed Spool Casting Reel".  I know I said my budget was $400, but w/my beautiful wife's help I changed it to closer to $300. (sarcasm. rolling my eyes, etc)  But, anyway, I think that will be a great set-up. Now, I gotta get some line. I am not a huge fan of flourocarbon. I love P-line CCX, and would use that unless there's a flourocarbon that I could use that wouldn't curl up so bad off the reel that it was tough to cast. I've used P-line Halo in 17lb, and did NOT have good luck with the memory. I wanna go with a 10-12lb flouro for this "long" casting set-up, but can't stand line with a lot of memory. Maybe the lighter lb test will be better.  I'm sure someone on here can suggest the "BEST"! 

 

Thanks,

 

Jeff

The "best" is impossible to answer, personal preference. I would go with 12lb Invizx flouro, it sinks to help get cranks down, has some stretch which is good for tremble hook baits and has less memory than stiffer flouro's.

 

Treating the line with KVD L&L helps immensely with line memory. Spray it on a couple times during spooling then the evening before each trip.

If you don't want memory, then braid is your best bet. There's a few disadvantages to using braid though, same as the other types of line.

If you don't want memory, then braid is your best bet. There's a few disadvantages to using braid though, same as the other types of line.

But those disadvantages can be overcome. I personally crank with straight braid a lot of the time and other times add a leader if the water is gin clear. With braid you get no memory and the cast-ability is excellent and casts way farther than line I have ever used. Plus you don't have to respool it every year. O and I forgot braid will make you set the hook a lot due to sensitivity until you get used to it.

Tight lines

Andrew

Tatsu, is a little better than InvizX it is Seaguar's top FC line.   12lb test seems to be the line that offers strength and manageability.  

i like mccoys mean green. got some 12lb on my cranking setup. smooth, no memory.

I would choose fluorocarbon for DD crank baits. I would stay with 12lbs line and up to help get the crank bait down deep. I like Seaguar InvizX and Tatsu, but there are plenty other good fluorocarbon lines out there. Which ever line you choose just be sure and treat it with KVD L&L it will help a lot with line manageability.

For deep crankbaits, I like 12lb Sunline Supernatural. It's about as thin as other manufacturers 10lb, or less. Helps them get deeper, quicker.

I've done an about face in this situation. I tried fluoro on my jerk bait, shallow and deep cranking rods and saw no added benefit for my money so I'm back to mono on those setups. CXX or Sufix would be my choices. Use the money you do not spend on fluoro on cranks and upgraded treble hooks.

WOW! That Tatsu line is Expensive!! I'm thinking I might go with 10 lb CXX for now and see how that works. I have it on one of my other set-ups and really like it. We'll see how it works for Deep Cranking. Thanks!

For deep crankbaits, I like 12lb Sunline Supernatural. It's about as thin as other manufacturers 10lb, or less. Helps them get deeper, quicker.

 

I like Super Natural, too!

So Fluorocarbon and Mono-filament can offer distinct advantages to Crankbait fishing. Fluorocarbon can help you get to a lot deeper area because it is more dense than other lines and it will help the lure sink. Mono-filament being a much lighter line so it will float and inhibit the lure from reaching the maximum depth. The advantage to this is the higher angle from bottom that you are pulling the lure from, which can help you avoid snag a bit better than the fluorocarbon. My recommendation is to get fluorocarbon if you are mostly fishing from boat, and mono-filament if you are fishing from shore. Also, more expensive lines does have a lot longer shelf life on your reel than the cheaper ones which means less need for replacements! Whatever your choice is, best of luck!

As a couple have said, Sunline Super Natural Monofilament is GREAT for deep crankin. I use it in 8 lb when I really need to get my crankbait deep. The other line I use is Sunline Sniper Fluoro in 12 lb, thinking about picking up some Sunline Defier Armilo though. I would never use braid on a deep crankin setup, ever. No stretch to it and  you need some stretch when throwing crankbaits. I have also used 12 lb Seaguar Invizx and it is a great line for deep crankin as well.

10lb Sunline Supernatural or you could bump it up to 12lb if so inclined.

Just ordered my new set-up......Duckett Micro Magic Cranking Rod 7'11" and Lews BB1 Speed Spool 5.1:1. I also ordered line. I decided to go with Sunline Reaction FC 10lb. Can't wait to get it and start crankin' up the big girls!! LOL!!