Been looking and researching alot on a new crankin setup. Was wanting to get a crankin stick but BPS has not had the size and rating's I am looking for. Seem's that they no longer make the 7' M or MH. Been looking into Lew's Rod's as well and the David Fritt's rod caught my eye. Anyone have any experience with this rod? Also the Veritas winch 2.0 is an option

i really like my veritas 2.0. I have the medium winch model and its a little underpowered for the deeper cranks but i like for lipless and squarebills.

What's the biggest crankbait you would throw on that rod?

1/2oz or so. I have thrown some 5/8oz and 3/4oz 12-15ft divers and I can tell that the rod loads a bit too much.

I have a 7'6 MH moderate fast Crucial that I LOVE. You can get them on clearance for around $100 now which is a steal.

I used to own a Kistler Magnesium TS Crankbait series rod, M power, after fishing a few ocassions with it I concur, M power feels underpowered, I think MH is a much better option.

If you're looking for something towards the lower end the Academy Ethos cranking rods are great rods. I have a 7' MH/M that has been a great rod for me. 

 I feel that bluebasser86 is correct. The Ethos are not bad rods for the price and them might be worth looking into if you were wanting a BPS rod then I think they could fill those shoes. The Duckett Ghostt cranking rods are very nice too and they can be had a good price.

 

 I looked the new Veritas 2.0 rods over at the local BPS and I was surprised by what I seen. The handles were not lines up right on many rods and the line guides were way off. They looked very bad and I really wonder how those made it onto the shelf. If you buy one look it over really well before you get it.

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

How bout a phenix red glass crankbait..