I'm looking for a rod specifically for cranking and this rod is what I'm thinking of getting has anyone used this rod? Or is there a better cranking rod out there for the price? (109.99) Any help is great thanks!

They are outstanding rods for that price range. Thumbs up all the way. I have the 6-6 model and will probably go ahead and get the 7-0 which is significantly lighter than the 7-0 Kistler composite crankbait rod I have which cost me $75 more.

I love my 2- 7' St croix med power baitcasters for cranking and jerking but I'm sure they are not the best for the money.

Its just what I'm used to

I've had the below rod for about 8 years and it is bar none my fav for fishing 1/2 traps.

Premier Crankbait

PC70MM      7'      1      M      Mod.      8-14      1/4 - 5/8

I swear I can feel just about every little thing that trap runs into with this rod.  A blade of grass, a rock, shad, another fish, just about anything.

I'm going to be getting the next rod up from my dad for this up and coming season.  He bought it and doesn't ever use it.

PC70MHM      7'      1      MH      Mod.      10-20      3/8 - 1      

Let us know how you like it.

I have 2 Premier rods.  I absolutely love them except for the guides.  They are very prone to breaking.  Check out Falcon Low Riders.  They are about the same price and are built with better components.

For those that have one already, do you have the glass or graphite version?

graphite

I can't use glass--too bendy