The first step to picking out a baitcasting combo is to decide which gear ratio will work best for you.
Best crankbait rod and reel combo.
With more back bone you can still feel the crankbait dig but it s absorbing a lot of the torque from the bait.
You can use this rod for any fishing expedition and it is suitable for all kinds of anglers.
Effective baitcaster rod and reel combos.
Recommended for any spinning rod fan looking for a combo to throw light crankbaits tubes or creatures.
More control if the rod is too loose and limp like a noodle you ll wear yourself out making long casts and reeling against a hard digging plug.
Something in the 5 0 6 0 1 category will work best.
Best all around combo bps johnny morris platinum signature baitcasting combo 329.
David fritts is known as one of the best crankbait fishermen on the planet.
Fritts has long sworn that the 5 4 1 gear ratio delivers the perfect cranking power for deep divers and heavy baits and he has the trophies to show for it.
The best cranking rod may not always be the most sensitive if you are looking for something with a lot of backbone then this may be it.
The fritts combo features a one piece im6 premium graphite 7 foot moderate action crankback rod matched with a lew s 5 4 1 gear ratio speed spool baitcast reel.
The sellus crankbait rods are a little stiffer than some of the other rods above so if you are looking for a lot of feedback through the rod they may not be for you.
Whether you re looking to catch bass panfish or catfish baitcasting combos give you the versatility and strength you need to reel in prizewinners time and time again.
The other part of a good crankbait combo is the right ratio reel.
For crankbait fishing it s best to choose reels with a higher ratio as this will give the lure a gentler yet more natural movement.
The best crankbait reel for the money in my opinion is the daiwa tatula ct.
Wright and mcgill skeet reese crankbait rod.
If you are looking for the best solid crankbait rods under 100 the wright and mcgill rod is the best choice for you.
You will want to avoid a reel with a 7 0 1 or higher gear ratio.