02-25-2010, 07:31 PM
Young Fellow you definitely need to get yourself a quality cranking rod. With a heavy action rod you will not be able to throw your cranks very far. I suggest you get a med action rod with a fast tip in about a 7 ft lenght. The reason is that the fast tip will help you cast your cranks farther and get them down to the proper working depth. The fast tip also gives when a fish take the bait, plus it will be easier to set the hooks and keep your fish buttoned while reeling the fish in. I suggest you shop around. If there is a Dick's Sporting Goods near you I suggest that you go and look at their new Tech Spec series rods. These rods are high quality and each is made for technique specific applications and sell for a very reasonable price, $59.99. these rods showcased at the BASS Classic and I had the opportunity to tank test them during my fishing seminars. If you do not have a Dick's nearby look them up online, you'll be glad you did.
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