On 1/13/2022 at 9:18 PM, Mbirdsley said:

I love my evx for cranks 

@Mbirdsley and @J Francho 1, 2, or 3 from below for you guys?

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-OKUMARDS.html?from=basres

 

 

EVX-S-702MB and EVX-S-702MHB are the two models I have.  Try here:

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-OKUMARDS.html?from=basres

ALX IKOS Hustler

7’ MH Moderate.

 

The Okuma Guide Select CB Rods have a heck of a lot of options. They look to Cover a wide variety of crankbait styles. Be nice to find a dealer who had them in stock to see them. I’ve never owned an Okuma. 

The Shimano Curado rods aren't too bad but my favorite and a little over the op's price point is the St. Croix Legend Glass.

I just found a Dobyns Champion XP glass (DC 704CB Glass) for $150... tempting

8 minutes ago, hokiehunter373 said:

I just found a Dobyns Champion XP glass (DC 704CB Glass) for $150... tempting

Strike that, shipping negates that deal

I'd go with one of the Powell's....or an Ark, which I haven't tried but get great reviews.

I know a couple of guys That are up at the campground that my camper is at & they  have The Dobyns Kaden Series Crankbait rod KD 735 CB & swear by them. They also have good reviews. I am trying to decide on a new rod for jerkbaits.  It's between the Dobyns Kaden Series KD 610 4 CB & the Champion XP DC 635 CB. I like the length of the 635 but have the Champion XP DC 610 4C Skipping rod which is a excellent rod. The Kaden rod  has a different taper & only one review that is excellent. So I am back & forth. I will order one by Tuesday of this coming week.

I would have to say a bass pro crankin stick. And buy some new crank baits with the money you saved.

Ended up getting the Okuma EVX about $70-80 off