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Went out to Bullards Bar yesterday and the deep crank bite was on. Consistently catching 2-3lbs. With the biggest being 6lbs., they were around 15-20ft. Having said that, I know I need a better deep cranking rod. I used Dobyns fury 705cb. Looking for something heavier duty. What has worked for you guys?

Dobyns champion 805
powell max 3d 7115
irod crank launcher

Phenix X-13 or X-12.

I started with an X-10 and am now getting the longer and stronger ones for myself.

When you say "Heavy-Duty", like for tossing big 10-XD deep cranks? If so, the best rod I use for that is in the Daiwa Zillion series. Check out the link:

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_Zi ... -ZILS.html

Dobyns Champion 805 - Great for 10XD's, DD22's, and other large, deep diving crankbaits....I still throw the 400 Series Poes....

If you are tossing big deep cranks like DD-22's or the deep driving Evergreen cranks, I'd recommend the new Daiwa Tatula Elite Glass Series crank rod. I use the 8' footer and love it!:

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_Ta ... CRAXX.html

The best deep cranking rod hands down is the Dobyns Champion series DC 805cb RM! You wont regret it.

I use my swimbait rods. Bliss

Thanks for the tips

Look into the Dobyns 805 paul mueller. Sick deep cranking rod! Sick!!

Don't overlook St Croix Legend Tournament Bass Magnum Cranker. It's a GREAT rod