Looking for a good spinning rod for casting cranks. I’d like the best quality I can get under $200.00. It should handle a no.7 bomber but still be serviceable slightly lighter or heavier. I’m thinking 7ft. MH with fast tip. Am I on the right track and what rods do you like? Thanks in advance for any comments.
I use a 7 foot Loomis. It’s a medium with a fast tip and a softer graphite. Works well for casting Bombers- use it a lot on Coralville Reservoir. It’s an IMX and should run you around $275. I bet if you look, you could find one cheaper on Ebay, though. 
Good question…
I’m using a St. Croix 6’6 med with fast action tip. Works great for pitching cranks. I’m pretty sure you can get into an avid for right around that price.
I’ll get Dean from Everts to chime in, he always has the latest up to date info!
Jami
St Criox Avid. FO SHO!
6’8″ maybe? Medium power, fast action…
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Mike
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I like my legend tourny rod, but if you want to keep it under $200, go with the Avid. The new model Avids are awesome… I honestly can’t tell a ton of difference between my Avids and my LT’s, but I haven’t had the LT on the water a ton yet, either. The LT feels a little lighter, but not much changed in sensitivity for me… Maybe I just need more time with it?
Legend Xtreme, on the other hand….. WOOOOOWEEEE!! I’d take one of those anyday!! What a difference above and beyond the Avids and LT’s. Bumps it up to $350, though. I’d more than likely use the LX as more of a jigging rod, though. Next spring’s purchase….
Just my opinions.
Mike
Legend xtreme, indeed!
I absolutely love my 6’9″, MLXF rod for pitching cranks. Very light, very sensitive, and a very versatile rod that you can use for pitching jigs, blades….really any pitching application for a relatively lightweight bait. All of these fish were caught casting SSR5s and SSR7s.
With a lot of good rod choices available, be sure to take advantage of Dean @ Everts’ “Fish before you buy” program to find the right rod for your particular application.
For an exclusive crank rod only,It is a challenge to make one weight be ideal for all size cranks.Bigroy above pointed out the Legend Tourney MHM is probably the most versatile crank rod for 7A’s & up from there. For big fish,I really like the moderate action for hook-setting forgiveness.Another rod I have been using is the St Croix Tidemaster in 6’6″ or 7″ med mod actions,they price in at the $110 & $120 range.
As always,there isn’t one rod right for everyone’s applications and budgets,but we do encourage you to evaluate hands on for yourself demos.
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It is a challenge to make one weight be ideal for all size cranks.
Very very true.
I prefer to cast smaller and lighter crankbaits with a 6’6” ML-F Avid. For a little heavier baits I use a 6’6” M-F Avid. I’m not saying what I use is right, but it works well for me. I’d say your best bet is to try em’ out, see what you personally like the most.
For casting walleye cranks I use spinning rods exclusively. I love my AS69MLXF for walleye crankbaits, but it’s barely heavy enough for a Bomber 6A. I really can’t throw the DT14 with it, though the DT6 is fine. Also, you really have to be careful fighting big fish on crankbaits with that rod. If you want to throw heavier baits, a 7′ medium with a moderate action should be ideal paired with a 2500 size reel and 20# or so super braid. I’d say a MH would be a little heavier than necessary unless you are planning to throw those heavier/harder pulling baits more often than not. I think Dean’s tidemaster recommendation is right on either way, and I’d say go with a 7′ to get a little more forgiveness out of it. I believe the Tidemaster series carries a 5 year warranty. If you want a lifetime warranty, check with Dean on other St. Croix rods and give him the business if you can — he won’t do you wrong.
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