Any of you guys used one on a crank setup? Will it handle the larger crankbaits pretty well? Also is there a carrot stix gold cranking rod that would be good for 3/8 up to 3/4 oz. crankbaits, or should I just grab a loomis 845? thanks

I don't use mine for cranking mostly jigs and worms.  I did however see an In-Fisherman episode where they were throwing dt-20's on a Core.  So it can be done.

I baught a core and a cumara last year and used it for everything. It was awesome and never dissapointed me. It was rigged with 30lb powerpro. This year i will be using it for texas rigs, jigs, wacky rigging.

Anything you want!

Use it for fishing

Anything you want!

+1

Perfect Weight.  Perfect line capacity.  If the Core had handle bearings like they put on the aluminum version (Chronarch D) I'd own 4 or more of them.  My large hands fit perfectly around the Core.  

Any of you guys used one on a crank setup? Will it handle the larger crankbaits pretty well? Also is there a carrot stix gold cranking rod that would be good for 3/8 up to 3/4 oz. crankbaits, or should I just grab a loomis 845? thanks

I agree - the core is a fine all around reel.  and DEFINITELY go with the CBR 845 over the cs rod.  You'll be very glad you did...

thanks for the replies fellas, I've been away since I posted this. I'm thinking about picking one up on ebay.