Question for Scott on Pushing Cranks

**mitrisin** · 11-20-2013, 12:01 PM

Scott, what rod do you use for pushing cranks? I presently use two 6ft 6in Ugly Sticks (med action) and use 3oz weights most of the time. I was contemplating buying a couple of the 7ft new GX2 ugly sticks and was wondering if it would be better to stick with med action or go to med heavy. Have you used the BnM PST rods to push cranks? That is another option since I use a lot of them for pulling cranks. I generally pull four and push two baits at the same time.

**ScottV** · 11-20-2013, 01:05 PM

Any fairly stiff rod will work for pushing. Currently I'm using two 8 ft Okuma trolling rods that are as stiff as a broomstick. I broke another PST tip today reeling in a 6 inch crappie. I'm keeping B and M in business buying rod tips.

**hotrod1** · 11-20-2013, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by ScottV

Any fairly stiff rod will work for pushing. Currently I'm using two 8 ft Okuma trolling rods that are as stiff as a broomstick. I broke another PST tip today reeling in a 6 inch crappie. I'm keeping B and M in business buying rod tips.

Glad Iam not the only one. One this year. 3 last year.

**ScottV** · 11-20-2013, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by hotrod1

Glad Iam not the only one. One this year. 3 last year.

The one I broke today was about halfway down the tip section. I'll never buy another PST.

**Rees Guide** · 11-20-2013, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by ScottV

The one I broke today was about halfway down the tip section. I'll never buy another PST.

Me either Scott, got some BGJPs to spider rig with. Ozarks push good too, fixxin to own some more.

**mitrisin** · 11-22-2013, 09:48 PM

Scott, did you break your rod tip pushing cranks or fishing another way? I broke a couple back when I used braid but only 1 or 2 since going back to mono.

**ScottV** · 11-23-2013, 01:05 AM

Originally Posted by mitrisin

Scott, did you break your rod tip pushing cranks or fishing another way? I broke a couple back when I used braid but only 1 or 2 since going back to mono.

I broke it while reeling in a small throwback crappie. I didn't yank on it, just had a small load on it. I've been getting my replacement tips from Grizzly Jig. This rod just had a defect.

**ScottV** · 11-23-2013, 09:37 AM

Really though, any stiff rod will work for pushing. The old Tournament Special rods that BPS sold with Wally Marshall's name on them do good. I've got several 12'ers of those.

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