hoops12 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Hello, I'm looking for a new rod to fish crankbaits, Xraps and swim baits with. Any suggestions on type, and length Thanks for your help Oh ya...I'm looking to spend around $100 bucs, and this rod will be matched up with my new Citica reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin joe Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Not knowing what you're after I'd go with an ugli stick they're a great all around rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Shimano Compre CPCC in 6'6" or 7 foot. The longer rod throws a little farther, the shorter one is a little more accurate. Medium or medium heavy depending on the size of baits you throw. Good rods, nice hardware and a lifetime warranty and it should fall within your budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish-miester Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I agree with the Shimano Compre, I would defenetly recomend it as I have the 7' mh .. great rod ! though 7'm would work as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I have both a Compre CPCC66MHB and a St. Croix PC66MM. Both are great rods. If most of the time you're throwing small to medium crankbaits, go with the medium. It bends more and gives more action. The PC66MM weighs only 3.5oz!!! I got it on sale last year from JB Fishing Depot for like $90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwxr Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) Not knowing what you're after I'd go with an ugli stick they're a great all around rod x2, 8-6 ugly stik lite Edited May 7, 2009 by efka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I used to think Ugly Sticks might be good for children...until I found out that your not allowed to hit them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPD Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) Hoops12, If you are looking to throw crankbaits look at the Shimano Compre like Garry2rs said but try to find the TC4 crankbait models. They are a composite of E Glass and Graphite so they are very light weight and sensitive but have the proper parabolic bend and specifically designed for such presentations. The 7'0 medium heavy model number CPC-C70MHB that is rated 10-20 pound line spooled up with 12-15 pound fluorocarbon will be an awesome set up, especially for the Crankbaits and swimbaits. Lifetime warranty with Fuji Hardloy guides for around $100 is almost impossible to beat! Good luck JP Edited May 7, 2009 by JPD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I used to think Ugly Sticks might be good for children...until I found out that your not allowed to hit them! Just for that I'm bringin' my Ugly Stik to the Walleye Hunt. Of course it's only a 5'6 Lite w/6# mono (cheap I suspect) on a $9 reel but that should be good enuf, huh? JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I have an couple Compre' 6'6" MH.. and find them un co-operative for reeling in a crank bait that require wrist action. I've found that the Berkeley Gorilla Stick 6'6" MH is by far more co-operative that the Compre in the same situation and not to mention 50% less expensive. just my opinion.. good fishing!! RFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 friends don't let friends buy ugly sticks. It is a casting rod so I would go with a 7' 1 piece m or mh. Almost every manufacturer makes one in that price range. There are a few decent fenwicks around and the St Croix Mojo is in that price category as well. I like my 7ft rods better than my 6'6 rods but that is just my $0.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdej Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 (edited) I've been very happy with both my 1 piece and 2 piece Bass Pro Extreme rods. And they are in that price range as well. Edited May 8, 2009 by mdej Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 For versatily on a spin cast set up ...my vote goes to a 10' 6 medium action with 8 pound line ...you can haul in perch and crappie but still land a salmon or rainbow...long enough to set up a float system should it be required but yet still capable to chuck heavy hardware to light flat fish For my spinning set up i use a 10 ' 6 Fenwick /Abu spinning reel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I used to think Ugly Sticks might be good for children...until I found out that your not allowed to hit them! friends don't let friends buy ugly sticks. You guys are killing me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ld17 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 the rapala R-type look like nice rods. I have compre and they are nice. Can't go wrong with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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