Lew S David Fritts Cranking Rod

Ive narrowed it down to either the lews david fritts perfect cranking rods or the lews custom speed stick crankbait rods.

Lew s david fritts cranking rod.

The david fritts crank back has an action that is perfectly suited for crankbaits spinnerbaits lipless cranks buzzbaits and swimbaits. The david fritts perfect rod blanks feature a premium 42 million modulus graphite glass composite blend that gives the rod the strength for casting and controlling crankbaits making solid hooksets and having the ideal flexibility to feel bites and fight big fish. Obviously i like the 79 99 price point of the fritts rod over the 129 99 of the speed stick but price. We used to make them out of 100 percent glass but now they re made with 92 percent glass.

They re affordable and have all the features i ve already talked about. The reel has a 5 4 1 gear ratio for the perfect retrieve rate and 5 bearing system to ensure smooth operation under the heaviest of loads. The rods i use are my signature series crankbait rods made by lew s. 42 million modulus graphite glass blank.

That s because there are so many heavy crankbaits out there that guys are using. 42 million modulus graphite glass blank stainless steel guide frames with aluminum oxide inserts lightweight graphite reel seat. This unique constructions provides the best of both worlds the forgiving parabolic bend of glass and the lightweight sensitivity and strength attributes of graphite. A loop style hook keeper accommodates crankbaits of all sizes.

High density eva split grips. 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. I already have a few custom speed sticks and really like them but dont know if the graphite blank would be the best. Designed by one of the best in the business at fishing crankbaits the lew s david fritts perfect crank speed stick casting rods feature premium 42 million modulus graphite glass composite blanks.