The Best Crankbait Rod On The Market!? Field Testing Some Of Our Favorites!
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- čas přidán 20. 03. 2022
- With the weather heating up it is the perfect time to pick up your favorite crank bait and hit the water but what is a good crank bait without the right rod?? Today, Griff and CJ head out to test some of the best crank bait rods on the market to give you a feel of what it is like to use them in the field. Stay tuned as we break them down and explain why you need them in your cranking arsenal.
Products Used In This Video:
Megabass Destroyer P5 Madbull
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Megabass Valkyrie 7'1" MH
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Megabass Orochi XX FlatSide Special
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Megabass Super Z2 - Gillko
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Megabass Deep Six - GP Stain Reaction
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Lucky Craft LC 1.5 Crankbaits
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Megabass Sonic Side
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Awesome video guys…CJ is such a great addition to the hook up family
Thank you 🙏 🍻
Thanks brotha!
Going to keep saying it, best fishing channel on YT!
Thank you for the love 👊🍻
Love the field tests and rod comparisons!
Thank you for watching!
I cherish my old fenwick aetos 7'2" med/moderate. I've replaced every rod in my lineup, but until it breaks, it's the best squarebill rod ever made.
Hell yea guys, Keep the content coming
really love the videos with all the gear in action! do more :)
I can’t rave enough about my P5 Madbull. I literally use it for almost every treble based bait in my arsenal. You can even Texas rig with in grass with the zoom ultra vibe speed worm. I’m tempted to drop shot with it for a day just for laughs! Lol
How's it do with smaller square bills?
Awesome video I just brought a Madbull can’t wait to do a review on it.
Good job Griff 👍
Thanks dude!
I absolutely love my Orochi XXX Venoms for LC 1.5’s.
well done
P5 Z-Crank and Orochi XXX Black Elseil are sick rods also. P5 for almost every OSP Blitz model, especially the DR and Orochi XXX for 110s and Flap Slaps
Thanks for the video. What reels are you using? Or if you prefer name your favorite reels you use for various depth crankbait fishing thanks
I wish Megabass would update their Tomahawk line with some new offerings,1 of which would be for their Big M baits and others in the 1.5oz+ baits like 6,8,10 xds etc.
I fished there on Sunday. I did well on a Duo Realis M65 11A. Caught a bunch!
Man, I've been dying to get on the water since it warmed up, but I've had equipment issues, truck issues, weather issues- you name it. Plus, everything around me is flooded and muddy as hell- if there's current then it's ripping like a torrent. But- I finally found a little lake that's spring fed so- not that muddy- and it's up but not extremely flooded. Planned a trip for today, got everything loaded, drove to the lake- and this is a tiny lake mind you- only 20 acres, it's like a big pond. But they had 3 shock boats on it today- I couldn't believe it. I swear something doesn't want me to go fishing this year- I just went back home. The lake is too small for 3 shock boats to be working away and you expect to catch anything. They were working the banks so- even if you found a bite, they would've been there soon enough to shut it down. And tomorrow the storms start again- oh joy. Every spring man, without fail...
Fun day
Damn nice crappie CJ... 3 great rods! Have all 3 of them but my flatside special is the Levante... Probably gonna have to get that Orochi though
I see Griff puttin in that OT for all that lost gear haha
Nice
Dropping knowledge, freaking sick. Just take my paycheck
Ok! 😜👊🍻
Holy Crappie!
Stupid question guys but I'm new to this bait. What side is the top on the bull flat ( since one side is kinda rounded(assuming the flat side) ?? Thinking this might be nice on the free rig.
How would the flat side special or the Valkyrie do with casting 1/4oz baits?
Mind if I ask...why wouldn't you take the z-crank elsei instead of the madbull? Seems like a more natural progression. How does the z-crank compare with the fss? thanks
"My a-rig should be sitting around this area." Think we've all got those. I know the exact spot three of my jackhammers should be, should I ever get some scuba gear, those will be mine again.
It's the worst!
They actually do have a shirt that's says I'd hit that! I use to have one from bassproshop crazy like 2007 or 08 damn time flies 😳 😅🤣dope video!
I’m looking for a graphite cranking rod and want one around 7’6. What do you recommend?
Freakin beautiful fishery. Nothing like Kansas
What’s the best rod for squarebill 1 to 6 foot
I was surprised not to see a G Loomis rod in the mix
Griff this was great man. Do you remember what line and lb test you were using? And how often do you retie? Thanks
I was using samurai hidden concept 18lb and I don’t do a ton of retie unless I can feel like I’m running through some gnarly stuff
@@gstixfishing9746 ok thank you!
What about the Tomahawk?
Nice Crappie!
It was way bigger than Griffs crappie!
So would the flatside special be good for shallow crank baits like 1.5s or flatside shallow baits?
Yes!!
Screw the rods, how do we score some of those stylish leggings?
Madbull is best bull
I wish I could walk into the shop and pull a $500 run off the rack to test
Do it!
I’ve got a blitz dr in dazzler gill tied on my madbull as we speak! Those valkyries call my name but I should probably fish more 😂 and buy less. Sorry Ben!
You should fish more and buy more 😜🍻
What are your guys thoughts on the P5 Z Crank? Where does that one fit?
I wasn’t wild about it last year throwing Super Z-1’s and 2’s and set it aside fairly early. It’s not like it’s a bad rod-it is still a P5-but I thought it was a little too stiff to really throw small squarebills adequately, even the LBOs. It would still be good for something, but I haven’t experimented much with it. Smaller lipless cranks perhaps, or smaller bladed baits, or topwater. I’m going to give it another chance and work with it more this season and try to figure out what I want to do with it. I would definitely be interested in what others think of this rod, though.
That rod is amazing at the small cranks and Shad’s once they’re in the water / but casting them is not easy on that rod. It’s perfectly at home with the Z3, blitz DR, and more 3/8oz stuff
After seeing the Hookup’s repose, I should clarify that yes, my problem with the Z-Crank is strictly casting distance with those 1/4 oz baits.
I’m glad this was asked. I picked up an Orochi XXX Rattle Viper to throw the smaller stuff. It feels like a very similar action to the Seth Feider Tatula Elite Topwater/Jerkbait rod. Haven’t had a chance to fish it yet though. Was curious how the Z-Crank would compare.
@Dane Johnson Try a Daiwa Tatula SV on your Elseil. Makes a world of difference. I can send a Z-3 as far as a 6XD on a 7’6” rod
Need a new cranking rod
You guys have some foul language! So raw…so real.
Massive crappie
$500 a pop for Rods. Is a bit steep!
Us poor people just use the Otomat for everything.
I don't think Poor people own the Ottoman 😂🍻
Nice milk run!
Yes
Do not take them out in the kayak…lol
Why not?