So i've been looking around for a good crankbait setup. Right now Bass Pro has a crankin stick and abu garcia orra 2 winch combo for $150. I'm just wondering if this would be a good beginner setup for crankbaits and I would also like some advice on gear ratio and rod length/power/action that would handle most crankbaits.

 

 

here is a link to the combo:

http://www.basspro.com/Abu-Garcia-Orra-2-Winch-Reel/Bass-Pro-Shops-Crankin-Stick-Baitcast-Combo/product/1410170740311/

 

 

 

All depends on what you're doing.  Are you looking to do more deep cranking or fishing more squarebill/ lipless baits?

Mostly squarebills and medium divers could a 5.4:1 reel cover it? Thats what the combo comes with and it would save me some money by buying the combo.

MH, 7' = all around cranking rod, gear ratio anywhere from 5:1 to 6.3:1.

Tom

MH, 7' = all around cranking rod, gear ratio anywhere from 5:1 to 6.3:1.

Tom

That's me right there..

I'd second Tom's post.

Mostly squarebills and medium divers could a 5.4:1 reel cover it? Thats what the combo comes with and it would save me some money by buying the combo.

Yep. That should cover it.

7' Medium.  You want some give to the rod using small trebles.  Decent combo!

7' Medium.  You want some give to the rod using small trebles.  Decent combo!

 

I agree^. I prefer a medium power rod for squarebills and shallow to medium cranks. That combo would be pretty sweet!

 

Tom