What rod action is best for crankbaits?
A good crankbait rod should have a relatively slow action. In other words, the rod should start to bend down about half way down when moderate pressure is applied to the top section. Fast action means that just the top third will bend with the same pressure.
What line do you use for crankbait rods?
Many anglers prefer to use monofilament while crankbait fishing. The stretch it gives allows them to set the hook hard without pulling the hooks out of a fish’s mouth.
What is a medium fast action rod good for?
Moderate-fast action rods deliver better sensitivity and hook-setting capability than a moderate action rod and are great choices for presenting single-hook moving lures like spinnerbaits, swim jigs, swim baits, and bladed jigs, as well as surface wake baits.
Why do crankbaits have glass rods?
Since the glass rod is more flexible, it naturally gives causing the fish to get the bait in his mouth instead of ripping the hooks out. They also improve casting distance due to their slingshot like ability. This allows for further casts and is crucial when throwing larger crankbaits.
What is a 7 medium fast rod good for?
Medium and medium-fast rods will usually provide a little more casting distance and still provide adequate hooksetting power. These actions are often used for applications that involve treble hooks, such as crankbaits and topwater lures or other reaction baits such as spinnerbaits.
What are the Best Casting rods for crankbaits?
Another well engineered casting rod choice from Bass Pro Shops is the Johnny Morris Patriot Casting Rod also built with fast action and heavy power on a 7′ rod length. Turn to a composite rod for cranks, as it will provide better hooksets. A highly popular rod for smooth casting of crankbaits is the Bass Pro Shops Crankin’ Stick Casting Rod.
What is the best fishing rod for frogs&toads?
Two well built rod styles with top customer reviews are: Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris CarbonLite 2.0 Spinning Rod or the light and also very sensitive Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris CarbonLite Casting Rod. You will need power and backbone when fishing the slop with frogs & toad fishing baits.
What is the best fishing rod for Topwater fishing?
Go with a 6 1/2 foot rod in either spinning or baitcast style, depending on the size of topwater baits you’re tossing. Two well built rod styles with top customer reviews are: Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris CarbonLite 2.0 Spinning Rod or the light and also very sensitive Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris CarbonLite Casting Rod.
What is the best 7’6 fishing rod for bass?
A 7’6″ heavy fast action fishing rod that’s proven to be lightweight and sensitive but with the back bone to haul big bass is the Lew’s Custom Speed Stick Casting Rod. Another well engineered casting rod choice from Bass Pro Shops is the Johnny Morris Patriot Casting Rod also built with fast action and heavy power on a 7′ rod length.