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Re: Crankbait rod
Posted by: Chris Catignani (---)
Date: August 17, 2022 01:15PM

Dennis Penton Wrote:
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>...
> I think many
> people favored rods with some glass or glass
> composite, rather than straight graphite for this
> reason.
>...
Dennis...this was certainly how it was in the past.
Today you can get straight graphite with a blend of different modulus fibers.
I'm not familiar with all the different blanks but MHX CB843 comes to mind.
[mudhole.com]

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Re: Crankbait rod
Posted by: Phil Ewanicki (---.inf6.spectrum.com)
Date: August 17, 2022 05:09PM

What are the distinguishing characteristics of a "crank bait rod"? I ask because crank baits vary widely in their actions and the resistance they create when in use.

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Re: Crankbait rod
Posted by: Tim Scott (---)
Date: August 17, 2022 05:26PM

Typically more moderate or lighter in flex, whether tip or other, to cushion from pulling trebles out transitioning to a stout butt section. All of my cranks have a stronger butt section than my similarly rated mb series. Ymmv. I don’t have an all carbon crank, glass or hybrids.

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Re: Crankbait rod
Posted by: Mark Brassett (---)
Date: August 17, 2022 06:08PM

Like Tim said, more flex and slower action paired with the stretch of mono makes it more difficult for a bass to pull off or throw the trebles during a jump.

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Re: Crankbait rod
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---)
Date: August 17, 2022 06:25PM

Getting back on track with the original question, I find the Judge crankbait blanks to be very good.

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Re: Crankbait rod
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---)
Date: August 17, 2022 09:32PM

Getting back on track with the original question, I find the Judge crankbait blanks to be very good. Power and action numbers only go so far, when someone gets things right, it's special not numbers.

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Re: Crankbait rod
Posted by: Phil Ewanicki (---.inf6.spectrum.com)
Date: August 18, 2022 08:58AM

Is there a single source which identifies and groups a variety of blanks by their ERN, TNF and/or AA? That would save a lot of time searching for such information or money buying and testing for these critical numbers. Which (if any)rod marketers provide this information along with the length and weight of their blanks?



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/18/2022 09:01AM by Phil Ewanicki.

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Re: Crankbait rod
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: August 19, 2022 07:26PM

Phil Ewanicki Wrote:
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> How does a thrifty rod-builder go about
> determining the ERN and the AA of a blank with no
> markings - without having to buy te$t equipment?

There is no equipment to buy. That's part of the beauty of the system.

..........

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Re: Crankbait rod
Posted by: Mike Colley (---.fttx.foothillsbroadband.com)
Date: August 19, 2022 10:00PM

I finally decided on the Judge blank 7" MH and Just got the parts in to put it together,
If it fishes as good as it looks, I'll be happy

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