03-25-2010, 04:11 AM
Swamp, not sure if you have already purchased your crankin' rod yet but look at the Shimano Compre Crankin' line of rods. I had one level up, Crucial Series, and it served me well. The Compre line is just as good and you can find them on ebay for $100 or less. I also owned a St.Croix Premier glass rod. Both are great and had a soft tip with just the right amount of backbone. I think Shimano Compre come in spinning and casting rods so you have options there too. I would recommend a casting rod, but it's all preference. Good luck
HockeyMan
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