Lew's Custom Speed Stick 7'2" Casting Rod - Medium Diving Crankbait Rod

A purpose-built crankbait rod designed to load smoothly, keep fish pinned, and handle medium to deep diving crankbaits without wearing you out. The 7'2" length gives you the casting distance you need to cover water, while the moderate action cushions headshakes and keeps treble hooks buttoned up during the fight.

What's Inside

• IM8 Graphite Blank with Carbon Nano Tube Construction - Balances strength and sensitivity for detecting bottom contact and strikes
• Fuji Concept O Guides with Titanium Oxide Inserts - Smooth casting performance and reduced line wear over time
• SoftTouch Graphite Skeletal Reel Seat - Lightweight design keeps overall weight down for all-day comfort
• Full-Length Cork Grip with Duracork Inlays - Classic feel with reliable control in various conditions
• Stainless Steel Hook Keeper - Corrosion-resistant and accommodates treble-hooked baits

Why This Works

Crankbait fishing requires a rod that loads on the cast, absorbs the constant vibration of the bait, and flexes enough to keep treble hooks from tearing loose. The moderate action of this 7'2" rod does exactly that—it bends deep into the blank to cushion headshakes while still providing enough backbone to move fish away from cover.

How to Fish It

Medium Diving Crankbaits: Work squarebills, medium divers, and lipless crankbaits in the 3/8 to 3/4oz range along rocky banks, points, and grass edges.

Deep Diving Crankbaits: Throw deeper divers up to 1 1/4oz to probe ledges, channel swings, and offshore structure.

Jerkbaits: The rod's action works well for suspending jerkbaits, allowing you to impart action without overworking the bait.

Lipless Crankbaits: Rip lipless baits through grass or work them along bottom transitions in deeper water.

When to Use It

This rod shines when bass are relating to structure and you need to cover water efficiently. Spring and fall are prime times for crankbait fishing, but this technique produces year-round when you match the diving depth to where fish are holding.

Perfect For

• Anglers who fish crankbaits regularly and want a dedicated setup
• Covering water efficiently from a boat
• Medium to deep diving crankbaits (1/2 to 1 1/4oz)
• Fishing rocky banks, points, and offshore structure
• Keeping treble hooks pinned during aggressive fights
• Budget-conscious anglers building a technique-specific arsenal

Specs at a Glance

• Length: 7 feet 2 inches
• Power: Medium
• Action: Moderate
• Line Rating: 15-30 lbs
• Lure Rating: 1/2 - 1 1/4 oz
• Blank: IM8 Graphite with Carbon Nano Tube
• Guides: Fuji Concept O with Titanium Oxide inserts
• Grip: Full-length cork with Duracork inlays

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Because our goal's simple — to give you a good reason to do little, and fish more.