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Which Rod?
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:44 pm
by Fishing Ed
Which rod do you guys use for throwing the deeper diving crankbaits like the DD 22's? I am using a CBR 845 right now and was wondering if this bait is too much for this particular rod.
Ed
Re: Which Rod?
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 2:08 pm
by jwick22
The 847 would probaly be a better fit for the dd22's.
I dont like the short handle on the Loomis rods for bigger cranks.
John
Re: Which Rod?
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 6:59 pm
by Kevin
Have you checked out the Powell 704 CB? That's what I use and I like it much better than the CBR845 and 847. Aside from the advantage of being lighter in weight, the 704C is way cheaper than any Loomis.
Re: Which Rod?
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 7:23 pm
by Root
ED,
Check out the St Croix glass rod, the Premeir PC70MM or PC70MHM. The one I use is 7 ft med action (PC70MM). Its about a 100 bucks and its not made by communists, its made by Americans. I have never lost a fish since I started using this rod
Re: Which Rod?
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 10:32 am
by GRNBASS
Ed, I think you should also look into the Team Daiwa - S rods. For heavier cranks try using TD-S701MHRB ( $99.95 ), these rods recently made it back to the market and everyones enjoying their return.
Manny Bruno
Re: Which Rod?
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 11:07 am
by Moose
I would second the St Croix rods, though the Avid rod is a little better for the bigger cranks.
Re: Which Rod?
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 12:06 pm
by Smitty
Deep Cranking- I personally think you can be better off on deep cranks with a straight graphite rod. Check out the Kistler Helium LTA 7 ft Medium. It loads nice and has a forgiving enough tip to fish those big trebels on your DD'22's.
Rich Smith