7'6" Light Cranking Rod

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7'6" Light Cranking Rod

Post by DarkShadow » Tue Sep 12, 2023 9:02 am

Hi,

I'm currently using an older black Cumara (Reaction Series) 7'6" ML.

This is by far my favorite moving bait rod. I throw small swimbaits, underspins, cranks, spinnerbaits in the 1/4 ounce range and absolutely love it. But I've noticed that Shimano doesn't really have a higher end, parabolic 7'6" ML rod anymore. All their parabolic rods are for heavier baits, which I don't need.

I know with the BFS craze, I may find a rod that isn't really designed for moving baits, but has a more parabolic taper to handle lighter lines. Is there anything in that range (7'6" ML, Medium-Fast) in the JDM world that would fit the bill?

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Re: 7'6" Light Cranking Rod

Post by dragon1 » Tue Sep 12, 2023 1:01 pm

Yamaga Blanks Blue Current III 82B?

I have one and it's a blast with 1/4-3/8 spoons and inline spinners for trout. I also toss 1/8 oz Beetle Spins and small 1/4 oz cranks with it as well as 1/4-3/8 lipless with light braid and leader.

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Re: 7'6" Light Cranking Rod

Post by KP Duty » Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:48 am

The Phenix classic bfs in 7'4" would be worth a look.

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Re: 7'6" Light Cranking Rod

Post by Winstondry » Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:08 am

Take a look at the Megabass X7 Western Flip, if you know anyone that will let you try theirs. It may suit your needs.

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Re: 7'6" Light Cranking Rod

Post by BrettTRay » Tue Oct 03, 2023 3:45 pm

Daiwa’s Black Label LG. I have the 6’3 ML just for 1/4oz Z1’s and Z2’s. They also have a 7’3 ML. Love mine.

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