There's one thing crankbait rods for bass all have in common—a parabolic bend. That flex, which is described as a slow or moderate action, stretches from tip to handle. It creates long casts, controls ...

Hello again, This is the beginning of a series of videos, all on cranking for smallmouth bass. We're fishing here in the ...

Crankbait fishing benefits from a technique-specific rod design more than most other techniques. In general, a good crankbait rod includes deep flex and forgiving action, but enough sensitivity to ...

Perhaps more than with any other general technique, choosing the best crankbait rod for bass is a highly variable and personal decision. The same rod you use to finesse a lightweight balsa Shad Rap ...

I collect baitcasting rods like some people collect coins or Beanie Babies or other ephemera. While choosing the best baitcasting rod may be a matter of fishing conditions and personal preference, I ...

For novice anglers, the crankbait is an excellent entry point into the world of bass fishing. The crankbait is easy to use and easy to master. You can use it in all weather, in most waters and, ...

It was nearly four years ago when David Gray, a lifelong angler and fishing tackle businessman, decided to raise the bar on fishing rod performance. "I wanted to take on that challenge," he said. "I ...