re: Best treble hook to put on your crank baits?

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felt the same way until I got my crankbait rod. I started fishing cranks more and could see where the hooks wouldn't get past the barb sometimes.

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reguardless of hook quality this is why I don't use "crankbait rods". A slightly lower power rod than I'd otherwise fish (like say a M Fast rod for a 5/8 oz crank instead of a MH Fast) works just as well for me.

Although there are better graphite cranking rods (such as the one you mention) available now where the weight doesn't kill you, I still don't care for slow rods. Same goes when I fish for redfish and specs.

btw...cheap graphite inshore rods are a MUCH more economical option for freshwater cranking rods.