fiberglass crankbait rods

[Deejay quick]

whats your opion on fiberglass rods for crankbaiting. do they really make a big difference.

[Tony Lain]

I know a lot of guys use both fiberglass and graphite rods to crank, as do I. I am still trying to perfect my own cranking game, but so far when cranking shallow cover like reeds, riprap banks, dams, flats, with heavy line (14 – 20), bigger square bill cranks I like the fiberglass rods. Kistler Mag series seven footer is my choice. The rod is probably the lightest glass rod available. When targeting bass in sparse cover, clay banks, chunk rock, tree tops, when you really need to feel the crank bait bouncing off of cover, with lighter line (6 – 12) then I prefer a graphite rod. Kistler LTA series, meds or med heavy’s, 7’ or 7’6â€

[DL]

Fiberglass or glass/graphite composite rods do the job. the action of the rod is the important part. I have been told the glass rods get "broken" in and better as they age. I think Lamiglass is one of the last companies that still makes a 100% glass rod.

I know of a great glass/graphite composite rod that works real well if you are in the market for a new crankin' rod

[Deejay quick]

well I have some graphite rods that have worked fine for me and I haven't had any problems with them. I was looking in to getting some fiberglass rods for cranking I just didn't know if there was that BIG of a diference. I guess if what I have now isn't broken dont fix it right. I dont lose fish and they have worked great for any size crankbait I use. DL what rod do you suggest I will look in to it.

[some guy]

the only difference i have ever heard of is that glass rods are more forgiving and graphite seems to be a bit stiffer causing hooks to be ripped out. If what you have works, I wouldnt mess with it.

[DL]

well I have some graphite rods that have worked fine for me and I haven't had any problems with them. I was looking in to getting some fiberglass rods for cranking I just didn't know if there was that BIG of a diference. I guess if what I have now isn't broken dont fix it right. I dont lose fish and they have worked great for any size crankbait I use. DL what rod do you suggest I will look in to it.

Its a 7 foot Kistler Magnesium composite Crankbait rod(MgCBCGGM70). Its a graphite rod with a glass tip. Lighter than the all fiberglass rods, but has the flexibility and backbone needed.

[ns nitro]

I used to think it didnt make a big difference but it does!! After using a glass rod for crankin I will never go back!!! Just personal prefrence I guess. I definately feel like u can feel every little thing w a glass rod and is much more forgiving especially when crankin with light floro. Just my .02 cents. Nate

[Rick G]

Anything with a treble hook is better with a Glass/graphite mix rod. The new Luckycraft rods are made for crankin/rippin/topwater. Awesome. Also Dobyns 805/806CB. Rick G.

[buddy brown]

I want the Lami SR-705. Seems like a great crank/rip stick

[ash]

I run a 7'6" Custom Seeker "E-glass rod for deep crank baits and a 7' 5 power Lamiglass glass rod for shallow runnin cranks and traps. I love this setup, glass rods for cranking is the way to go IMHO. Just dont lose as many bites or have the fish throw the bait as much.

[BassManDan]

Glass +1, yeah, the way to go, no question.

Too many people think that a glass rod means no sensitivity, BS! A good glass rod is PLENTY sensi for cranks, get to sensitive, them cranks will rattle the teeth out of you head!

Lamiglas makes some wicked glass and glass composite blanks. the composites are a really good construction, graphite base, with a gradual transition to complete glass in the top 1/2-1/3 of the rod, so you've still got 100% glass in the tip and a rock of a backbone in the bottom end of the rod.

[Nlvbassin]

DJ, I have 2 seeker s glass custom builts. If you want to borrow one to try it you can get my number from Tim.

Randall Bruce

[Oldschool]

The important features for a good cranking rod are simple; parabolic action and ease of casting the lure weight you plan use.
You can spend whatever your budget allows, however the difference between a moderately priced crank rod and the top end models are very little in performance, better components and warrenty.
Lew's Crankin Stick FC12971 7' , medium heavy, Eglass rod are very good. Lamiglas XCF 7' medium heavy glass rod is about 2X cost, life time warrenty, top of the line cranking rod.
Paul Elias did OK using the Lew's rods. I bought the Lew's for my son about 15 years ago and they are still working great. I'm a Lamiglas rod fan for a long time and can highly recommend their products. Jigs and worms, you want a rod with state of the art features.
Tom

[DeltaBound]

I had the Dobyns 805CB but didn't care for it. Not to Dis Dobyns Rods. I just couldn't cast very far with it, It seemed a bit stiff. I ended up selling it and bought a Skeet reese SR765R and it casts a mile, also hookups are excellent. Just my opinion.

[elfish16]

i got second the Skeet Reese 765...this rod is by far the PERFECT rod. with the extra 6" of rod lined up with a narrow deep spool reel...you can cast a bait to the moon.

As far as landing fish goes...out of the hundreds I've caught on this rod...the amount lost is NOTHING. the hooks stay in and don't rip out as with other graphite or graphite/glass combos.

My first night using the rod landed me 5 fish for 39lbs in a night tournament... 10.8 and 10.2 as my two biggest of the night.

I've not lost ANY big bass on this rod and I account for more 8lb plus bass on cranks in Lake Casitas than any other lure...

Fiberglass the way to go and the Lamiglas SR765 is the the rod to be had!