Rod stiffness for you crankers....

**rnvinc** · 02-13-2014, 02:22 PM

I really like the Berkley Lightning rod...I use several of the spinning style in 7' medium...

But I was afraid the casting style Lightning rod was going to be too stiff...I like the mention that a somewhat softer tip will shows the Bandit wobble better...

This has me leaning towards the 7' casting style Ugly Stick....they seem to have a softer tip than the Lightning rod...(Walmart carries the 7' one piece Ugly Stick for $29.99)...

I wonder...does Ugly Stick make an 8' or longer one piece casting rod in a medium action...??

Rickie

**yikess** · 02-13-2014, 09:35 PM

I use six, seven foot BPS Tourney bass rods with MH action and Offshore planer boards. I have tried Medium action rods several times but I kept breaking the tips when using the boards. Never broke a MH. The fish don't seem to mind.

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**rnvinc** · 02-13-2014, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by yikess

I use six, seven foot BPS Tourney bass rods with MH action and Offshore planer boards. I have tried Medium action rods several times but I kept breaking the tips when using the boards. Never broke a MH. The fish don't seem to mind.

Good info...thanks yikess...

Rickie

**wilbur** · 02-14-2014, 05:28 PM

Don't rule out the Silstars, they work just as good and are cheap, they come in 8 10 and 12. That BnM 410 is a good little rod also for 13 bucks

**skeetbum** · 02-15-2014, 09:41 PM

Being too cheap to upgrade my rods I just tied clips to the 8lb line I put on the 2000 series spinning reels and strapped em to my BGJP's in 8, 10, and 12". I run the 12's long and the 10's a bit shorter and the 8's shortest. These are all riding in my Hi-Tek's and the 12's are 90* to the boat, the 10's a few degrees further back and the 8's a little further yet. The softer action loads up nice and the Bass haven't managed to hurt one yet, nor did the 11.2lb cat that just had to have that Bandit. Run what you brung and you'll figure out what you need for you pretty quick.

**rnvinc** · 02-16-2014, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by skeetbum

Being too cheap to upgrade my rods I just tied clips to the 8lb line I put on the 2000 series spinning reels and strapped em to my BGJP's in 8, 10, and 12". I run the 12's long and the 10's a bit shorter and the 8's shortest. These are all riding in my Hi-Tek's and the 12's are 90* to the boat, the 10's a few degrees further back and the 8's a little further yet. The softer action loads up nice and the Bass haven't managed to hurt one yet, nor did the 11.2lb cat that just had to have that Bandit. Run what you brung and you'll figure out what you need for you pretty quick.

Can you explain this a little more...??

Rickie

**crappiefarmer** · 02-16-2014, 05:12 PM

He is using some kind of clip so he can change out his color or type of cranks that he is pulling really quickly. instead of tying the cranks on every time he wants to make a change.CF

**High Bridge Hooker** · 02-16-2014, 05:55 PM

I use 14" BnM pst I can troll with them, push crank baits, slow troll. spider rig all with the same poles. Never had a problem knowing when I am getting a bite.

**skeetbum** · 02-16-2014, 05:56 PM

Bingo CF. It also allows more movement of the crank. Cross loc clips work the best IMHO, and any that have sheet metal on them need to stay in the store. I don't know the size but the tiny ones are too hard to open and close for my old eyes.

**jeepguyjames** · 02-17-2014, 09:06 PM

I pull cranks with crappie maxx tightline special (from bass pro) ........ They are listed as med heavy, moderate action......honestly there not good for anything but pulling cranks....... BUT am very pleased with hiw they perform pulling cranks....... Ive always liked a moderate action for cranking, if you look at most of your higher end crank bait rods for other species there all mostly moderate action...... Supposedly from what ive read to act as a shock absorber on the strike and helps to not pull the trebbles loose..........any how i like the tight line specials, paired with okuma line counters..... Have had nothing but good exp with em......

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