1 hour ago, buzzed bait said:

 

the "goldilocks" rod, it is just right. 

 

Good Term.

A-Jay

The Avid AVC70MM will throw peanut sized baits with ease, so long as a quality reel that can throw light baits is put on it.

On 2/22/2017 at 11:11 AM, BigGame0892 said:

I've tried both graphite and glass.  I've settled on a Dobyns 705 CB glass which is a graphite glass composite I believe.  Best cranking stick I've ever owned.

 

 

I have found the 704 CB GLASS to be an excellent cranking rod since it "SLINGS " the bait with ease!!  Better than some of my much more expensive rods. 

 

The KISTLER ARGON ( a glass composite) is a close second and inexpensive. 

 

I grew up with heavy, mushy fiberglass rods, so I've pretty much had my belly-full of those rascals.

The last time I used fiberglass blanks was bluewater fishing for shark and tuna.

But it's not uncommon for those animals to explode a high-modulus graphite blank,

so E-glass was the coastal favorite.

 

That said, the desired cushion can be provided without conceding to a fiberglass or composite blank.

Shock absorption & speed dampening can also be achieved with a medium power rod, moderate-fast tip

&/or monofilament line.

 

Roger