Whats a good rod for DD 22 deep divers? EXPERTS ONLY PLEASE?

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Whats a good rod for DD 22 deep divers? EXPERTS ONLY PLEASE?

Answer 1

Dane gave you a very good answer.

I just got me a new rig JUST to use for DD22's and the like.

What I am using is a E21 Carrot Stix LTX,  7"-3" MH,Casting Rod,(which I love and is very light and responsive) http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpageE... pair with Abu Garcia's new Revo Winch, witch has a 5.4:1 gear ratio,

http://www.landbigfish.com/tacklestore/s...

with 8# Sufix Siege.

All the major rod companies are making rods that will suit what you are looking for, so try going to a store near you and try a couple out and see how they feel...try it with a reel on it as well ( as close to what you are going to be using or one you are going to buy) to check the balance.

You will want a rod a min. of 7 ft with 7'-6" preferable, to make long casts so you can get the bait down and keep it in the strike zone longer (max. running depth). With a good quality low geared reel.

Remember the smaller the line diameter, the less water resistance and the deeper your crankbait will dive, would also suggest using nothing but mono line, because it stretches and has some give, which is important when using crankbaits.

Answer 2

My crank bait rod is a 7ft Medium Heavy All-Star Rod...I have a Pfluger Bait Casting Reel for it and that is all that is all I use that set up for...I fished a DD22 the other night for a while...those things will beat the c**p out of you...

Answer 3

A 7  1/2 foot heavy action G.Loomis,All-Star,or a Abu Garcia Conolon rod.My choice for a reel is a Ambassadeur 5500 C3 spooled with 15 lb. Stren Orginal a low vis clear line.

Answer 4

I prefer a 7 to 71/2 foot fiberglass rod. Most good crankbait rods are made of some type of fiberglass or E-glass. The reason is so that so you have time for the bass to take the lure and the rod to really "load up". Also, a slower speed baitcasting reel will be better, it has more power, and slowing down is usually better for cranking. Plus, it is easier to speed up than slow down. I prefer a light line (10-14lbs. depending on the type of reel I'm using) to really get true depth out of the plug. I've been using fluorocarbon lately, which is more dense than standard monofilament. It helps the bait get deeper quicker. Rods like a G. Loomis 7'6" MH crankbait rod and the St. Croix Legend Tournament LTBC70MHM 7' MH rod are great choices. A couple of other less expensive but pretty good rods are the 7' MH Bass Pro Shops Crankin Stick and the Quantum KVD Crank rod. I really do prefer a glass rod for cranking, especially with such a great plug (a DD 14 and DD 22 is a must in my tacklebox!) Good luck!

Answer 5

the rod hs to be 7feet 8inches to the exact for optimum performance,so order a custom,also ultra light rods only for lively retrieve with three lightning fast jerks with strong pull at expected striking zone.