What's a good crankbait rod for under $50? Looking for a 7' Medium or Medium/Heavy. Primarily going to be used for medium cranking (Bandit 300's).

Believe it or not, an ugly stick is a very good cranking rod, if you can stand to be seen with it.  ...lol  They have a mod action and are under your budget.  I don't know if you'll find many options for a technique specific cranking rod in the under $50 range.  Maybe one of the All Star Classic series or Berkley cranking rods are still priced there.  

BPS Crankin Stik is on sale now for under $50 i believe it is $39

Anyone ever used the BPS Graphite Series Trigger Rods? I was thinking about the "GS70MHT". It's a 7' M/H rod and it's only $30..

BPS Graphite Series Trigger Rods

BPS Crankin Stik is on sale now for under $50 i believe it is $39

The Crankin Stik would probably be your best bet in this price range.

go to the ffo website, berkley series one crankabit rods were 50bucks not long ago

if not you cant beat the lightning rod for under 50 bucks

go to the ffo website, berkley series one crankabit rods were 50bucks not long ago

if not you cant beat the lightning rod for under 50 bucks

I just saw those, the 6'2" seems short to me for cranking? The shortest rod I use is 6'6" medium.

I also see they have the Berkley Bionix Crankbait rods on sale but that big rod will wear you out if you throw it long.

I think I'll try the Crankin Stik and see how I like it with 12lb flouro.

I agree with flechero for your price range, an Ugly Stik would work.

An Ugly stick is a great crankbait rod. You really can't beat it for the price.

BPS Crankin Stik is on sale now for under $50 i believe it is $39

The Crankin Stik would probably be your best bet in this price range.

Couldn't agree more.  I own two.  The first I bought quite a few years ago.  I have beaten the crap outta that thing and it's still crankin' away.

Thanks guys, I'm going to order me two of the 7' M/H rods. I've never used the Crankin' Stick so hopefully I'll like it.

I wish we had a BPS nearby so I could avoid all the shipping and handling mess.  :-/