Bass Pro Shops® Crankin' Stick™ Trigger Rods
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Crankers: Stacy King wants you to LIGHTEN UP! Ain't broke--don't fix it. For some, that's good enough, but not for Stacey King and our product team. At Stacey's urging, they took one of the world's great specialty rods, applied some beyond-the-cutting-edge technology, and created the crankbaiter's dream rod! The Crankin' Stick's blank composition is a unique blend of IM6 graphite, fiberglass, and basalt fibers--yes, volcanic rock in its purest form, because of its ultra-high strength-to-weight ratio and incredible vibration resistance (you feel the bait working, not the rod). Result: the blank is now 20% lighter (it's ridiculous how good this rod still feels after casting deep divers or double-blades all day), strong as heck, and incredibly sensitive due to the rock-solid stability of the basalt fibers. The reel seat is a more-compact version of our original XPS® Soft Touch graphite seat, which makes the rod even lighter and easier to handle. Meanwhile, we use unidirectional, thin-wall construction to maximize feel, and of course our famous ''Fiberglass Feeling'' tip provides the distance and flexibility you count on. Other features include contoured PowerHump® premium cork handle, hard aluminum oxide guides, and Pro-Guard™ epoxy finish.
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by BOBBO69 EXCELLENT ROD
GREAT VALUE FOR THE BUCK
ENDED UP BUYING AN ADDITIONAL ROD
July 12, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by CB40 Nice
Best crank bait rod for the money on the market! Works great for top water walking baits too. Very light, sensitive, and has that "slow" crank bait rod feel...just ordered 2 more!
July 3, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Flyjeff Great Shipping Container
When the post office delevered the rod, the box had been run over by both of the trucks tires. All that was wrong with the rod, was a bent guide. If the rod is half as good as the box, then it should be a keeper.
June 28, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by raiderj10 Excellent crankbait rod
I bought this 7 and half foot medium heavy rod for throwing smaller baits for stripers, while I haven't used it for stripers yet, I have used them for deep water cranking for bass and I love the softer tip, it gives me excellent feel of what the crankbait is doing. Also still has a strong mid section for setting the hook. I also like the shorter Hump Grip handle, makes it easier to reel in the lure. Seems like all Bass Pro Shop's higher end rods have switched over to the new longer split grip handles, which I absolutely hate.
June 21, 2012
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I'm deciding between this rod 7'6"mh, the garry loomis signature freshwater rod 7'6"h, or daiwa T trigger rod 7'6"h for frog fishing over heavy cover. Which one is the best obtion? Thanks
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the garry loomis is a good rod, but for heavy cover you might need a little more back bone and the cranken stick has that.
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This rod is fir cranks not frogs. You need the heavier action for the heavy coverA:Â
In my experience, any of them should do very nicely. It just depends on which one you WANT, really. With the BP rod costing less, that's the one I'd choose, but I come from a long line of old Scots that'd send a haint to haunt me if I spent any $$$ I didn't really need to. Any of them will do fine, but the BP will save you money.
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FOR ME PERSONALLY, I USE THE 7'6'' RETRACTABLE BUTT CRANKIN STICK FOR SALTWATER ONLY, I GOT THE OLDER VERSION THOUGH, THE BLACK & WITH A LITTLE BLUE COLOR, I BELIEVE ITS THE SAME ROD NO MATTER WHAT, BUT MY OVERALL EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN GREAT, STRONG, FAIRLY LITE, SENSITIVE, DURABLE, THE BIGGEST FISH I LANDED WAS A 37 INCH HALIBUT WITH NO PROBLEMS AT ALL.Answers
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You can, but I would go with a 6'6" rod. It just gives you a little more control.A:Â
Your question is one I've been thinking of lately myself. I usually use a BP Ext 7'H action rod for Carolina rigging, but there have been many times when I wished the tip action on it were softer .... soooooo ..... I think I'm going to get one for Carolona Rigging myself. The MH actions in 7 or 7 1/2 ft should work very nicely, especially with 1/2 oz. and less sinker sizes, which I use frequently. It'll serve double duty as a cranker. Pretty neat combo for much of the fishing year, eh?A:Â
Simple answer. Yes.A:Â
I find the Medium action on this rod a bit too light at the front third of the rod. I would recommend you go with a Med Hvy action for texas and carolina rigs.Details:Â
Would a 7' medium work well for DD22s and other deep cranks All answers are appreciated thanks TIGHT LINES!!Answers
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Yes, but look at a fiberglass rod, they work so much better with crank baits.A:Â
Depending on the weight of your cranks and the reel + line you have it paired up with i think it would be an awesome combo i throw small light senkos with a pro qualifier and power pro 30lbs braided line and they cast just fine on my cranking stick which i believe is a 7' medium as well i also throw other smaller baits on this set up just fine. If you are worried the rod has no backbone i can back up that it does awesome soft tip for throwing light baits but when it comes down to hauling fish up this rod really knows how to bring the pressure to the fish. Hope some of this helps I love my cranking stick im sure you would too.A:Â
I would go with one a bit longer for deep cranks. Like 7'6", but stick with the medium.A:Â
I find the medium action a bit light in the first third of the rod and would be roughly equivalent to a medium light or even light action in other rods...a deep cranking plug would, IMO, put quite a bend in the rod, by itself. I would go medium heavy.
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Personally, I would use nothing less than a 7' med-heavy or even heavy with a flexible tip for deep diving crankbaits.You need a rod with backbone for deep cranks.Medium is more suited for depths of 5 ft. or less.
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THE ONE I OWN IS, JUST MAKE SURE IF YOU PLAN ON ORDERING ASK BASSPRO JUST TO BE SURE BECUZ THERE ARE A FEW AT THE 7'6'' SIZE.Details:Â
Plan on spooling with 30-40# braid w/ leader of course and 3/4-1.75oz baits. Looking at the 7'6 MH F (or possibly XF if going with cranking stick) the ratings are about the same for the carbonlite and crankin stick. I'm worried the carbonlite might be too stiff with those treble hooks and my braid. With the cranking stick I'm worried I might not have enough hooksetting power to drive in the treble and push the bait up the line. I'm kind of leaning towards the crankin stick b/c I could use it for deep cranks too...and the price.Answers
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Go with the carbonlite you will be glad you did.
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For crankbaits 1/2 oz and larger go with the 7'6" MH Crankin' Stick. Plenty of backbone. Don't know why you would want to use braid for any crankbait other than a rattle trap to rip out of grass. Get it now - it's $25.00 off.Images for this Answer
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no, but the 7'6 is
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No, all of these are one piece rods.Details:Â
I know this rod is a great crankbait bait rod , but would you choose this rod or the duckett crankbait rod. I'm looking for only one crank bait rod to throw RC1.5 as well as dd22, so which would you choose? I only want to buy one so would you choose M or MH and moderate or fast tip? ThanksAnswers
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bps crankin stick is excellent for the price, i use a 7'6 mh fast action, use 10lb test and you can throw the 1.5 no problem but it definetly accels with the deep diversA:Â
My personal preference is a more sensitive, forgiving rod for my crankbaits, therefore I'd go with the M, however to get optimal depth with the DD, the MH would work better. It's tough to find a rod to cover such a large spectrum of lures.Details:Â
I'd like to know if the 6'6"-medium could be a good choice for fishing also with bass-jerk (Rapala Husky Jerk, Bomber Long A, ...), that need a lot of tip work.thanks
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thats a good choice but if you go to the 7' model you will get more distance on your cast.A:Â
I used the 6'6" ml with Rapala X-Rap's and Smithwick Rogues with LOTS of success. So the ML I'd say does, and would imagine the Med would do too.Answers
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7' MH good all around rod. But, if your throwing the frog in the thickest of cover and need to really pull the fish out go with the 7'6" Heavy
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If you're around heavy cover I'd recommend a 7'6" MH and fill your reel with braid, 50-65 should do, 80 if you're around really nasty stuff.A:Â
I wouldn't use these rods for frogs at all. If you are fishing around cover where a frog excels, go to at least a medium heavy 7' rod with a good back bone. Most use a 7 to 7.5' heavy rod or flipping stick with braid for frogs. Look at Veritas rods or in BPS brands, pro qualifer, extreme or bionic blade without breaking the bank.Details:Â
If so, which one would you recommend for 5-6 inch swimbaits?Could it be used w Alabama Rig?
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5" swimbaits on a 7' MH. go up to the 6" only if your wanting to target bigger fish than what the 5" is catching.
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Yes on 5 - 6 inch swimbaits. No on Alabama rig - you need a heavier rod for the A-rigImages for this Answer
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