I come to you again with another question.I'm wanting to build a rod for cranking for bass.One of the problems is that I have an older ranger boat with a 7' rod box.I can get a longer rod ing the box,but it would require me to bend the rod and I'm not wanting to do that.I would like a 7' rod but I really don't know what power or action and at the most reasonable price(times are tough here also)Could I downsize the guides to get a farther cast out of the rod?and what would be the disadvantages as to doing that,I've checked with @#$%& and thir kits are far cheaper than anywhere else.This is my first build and I want it to be a build for a specific reason instead of just a first build.Thanks in advance.

Can you find a collapsible model that would allow you to get more than 7' in length in use but then collapse down to fit into your rod box?

Once you decide where the purchase is to be made, CALL them and get them to help you set up the rod to suit your needs. I'm sure they'd be glad to help.

What you're wanting to throw on the rod can matter: deep heavy cranks or small light ones. You want a Moderate-fast or Moderate action rod and depending on the cranks, it could be a Med power or a Medium Heavy power blank. My preference is a Med-Heavy power in 7'6", but if I went down to a 7' blank, I think the medium power would suit just fine for me.

Many crankbait rods are labeled "CB" somewhere in the blank numbers. Popping blanks also make great crankbait rods.

DR

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I fish a wide range of cranks on the seeker BCS706. It is an s-glass 7' and makes a great rod.

Regards,
-Justin

Frank,
Mud Hole's new MHX series has 10 Crank bait models in it ranging from 6'6" to 8'. I think the CB843 or CB845 would be good choices to fill your needs. Please feel free to contact me for any further information on the blanks or for the setup of any model you should choose.

Todd

Regards,
Todd Vivian
Mud Hole Custom Tackle

todd@mudhole.com

Todd Vivian Wrote:
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> Frank,
> Mud Hole's new MHX series has 10 Crank bait models
> in it ranging from 6'6" to 8'. I think the CB843
> or CB845 would be good choices to fill your needs.
> Please feel free to contact me for any further
> information on the blanks or for the setup of any
> model you should choose.
>
> Todd


While I haven't fished it yet, the CB845 is an awesome feeling blank. I'm sure when it's done it'll be sweet.

In my opinion graphite (for lightest weight) in the moderate actions in medium to medium-light power are the ticket unless you will be casting cranks above about 1/2 ounce. You want the rod to load well for your lure weight to make casting effortless-if the rod does not load properly it will be like casting with a broom stick with all the power having to come from your arm. You also want it to be soft on the strike. You have two very good sources of kits offering you personal advice-I would take them up on their offer. I have had very good service from both.

7 foot is fine-my best crankbait rod is 7 foot. When fishing from a boat, if the rod gets much longer it is hard to retrieve with the tip down, which you will want to do at times. Also gets the lure closer to your buddy. Longer rods will cast farther, so if that is your major priority, and you can find a good crankbait blank in 1 1/2 feet as a two piece blank, I would not hesitate on 2 piece. They are very well done these days.

Michael Danek Wrote:
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> In my opinion graphite (for lightest weight) in
> the moderate actions in medium to medium-light
> power are the ticket unless you will be casting
> cranks above about 1/2 ounce. You want the rod to
> load well for your lure weight to make casting
> effortless-if the rod does not load properly it
> will be like casting with a broom stick with all
> the power having to come from your arm. You also
> want it to be soft on the strike. You have two
> very good sources of kits offering you personal
> advice-I would take them up on their offer. I
> have had very good service from both.
>
> 7 foot is fine-my best crankbait rod is 7 foot.
> When fishing from a boat, if the rod gets much
> longer it is hard to retrieve with the tip down,
> which you will want to do at times. Also gets the
> lure closer to your buddy. Longer rods will cast
> farther, so if that is your major priority, and
> you can find a good crankbait blank in 1 1/2 feet
> as a two piece blank, I would not hesitate on 2
> piece. They are very well done these days.



Thanks Michael.I bought a browning 7' mod. action and light power and I just love the way it handles a 200 series crankbait.I think I'm going to use it as a reference guide when I build mine.Thanks for all of the responces everyone is a huge help.