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ZOLO Crank Casting Rod

Few techniques cover water as efficiently as crankbaits. The ZOLO Crank helps launch them, guide them through cover, and keep fish connected when they load up.

Regular price $259.99
SKU: OBC-3-88MF  |  Barcode: 855717004106

Description

Crankbait fishing often means deflecting baits off rock, wood, and other structure where strikes happen fast, and fish fight hard. The ZOLO Crank’s moderate action keeps constant pressure on trebles during the fight while allowing crankbaits to track cleanly through cover. The blank loads smoothly on the cast to deliver excellent distance with squarebills, mid-depth crankbaits, and lipless baits, allowing anglers to cover water efficiently without losing control of the presentation.

Best For

  • Squarebill Crankbaits
  • Mid-Depth Crankbaits
  • Shallow Cover Cranking
  • Medium Diving Crankbaits

Key Features

  • Handbuilt in Aiken, South Carolina
  • USA‑made 125GSM carbon fiber rod blank
  • Super-grade cork split grip with EVA Butt
  • Leader‑friendly Kigan Zero Tangle guide train
  • ALX Rods designed XLA Hookkeeper for use with all bait styles
  • 3 Year Warranty & Lifetime SureSet Program Replacement

Technical Specs

  • Line: 8 - 14#
  • Lure: 1/4 - 5/8 oz
  • Length: 7'4"
  • Power: Medium
  • Action: ModFast
  • Average Rod Weight: 4.0 oz
  • Handle Length: 11" (End of butt to back of reel seat)
  • Number of Guides: 11

Specifications

  • Length
    7'4"
  • Line
    8 - 14#
  • Lure Weight
    1/4 - 5/8 oz
  • Power
    Medium (Crankbait)
  • Action
    Moderate Fast
  • Average Rod Weight
    4.0 oz
  • Number of Guides
    11+Tip
  • Handle Length
    11"
  • Configuration
    Casting

Reviews (9)

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Mark (Cincinnati, US)
New favorite

I live on a private lake and the day this rod came in I went straight out on the lake and starting fishing . I was throwing a small square bill and was amazed from the very first cast how easy it cast and how much i could feel compared to my other cranking rod. I caught between 20-30 bass that night , lots of 11/12 inchers but also several 2 and 3 pounders and I can honestly say I never lost a fish ! The soft tip allowed them to take the bait and and get hooked without pulling it out . This is definitely my new go to rod for cranking and I can’t wait to order another rod for chatterbaits and spinnerbaits !! I highly recommend trying ALX rods , you won’t be disappointed!

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Mike Dargy (Kansas City, US)
My Everyday Crankbait Rod

I am an angler who fishes a TON of crankbaits. My favorite way to fish is throwing crankbaits into submerged timber and rocks. My Zolo Crank is my go-to for any shallow diving or lipless crankbait. I consistently fish heavy cover and it has never let me down. Anything from finesse squarebills to lipless crankbaits to 1oz size squarebills. This thing is amazing. Paired with a Steez A and Sunline Crank fluorocarbon I can fish with it all day and catch a ton of fish. I can't say enough good things about Zolo rods!

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Joseph Wyatt (Crossville, US)
Excellent Crankbait Rod!

This rod has quickly become my favorite cranking rod that I have ever owned. The Zolo Crank (7'4" Medium Moderate) loads up great on the cast, and the sensitivity on retrieve is awesome. I primarily bought this rod for throwing mid-depth cranks like Rockcrawlers and Wiggle Warts, and it has truly exceeded my expectations for that presentation. It'll launch them, and it'll keep those fish pinned. This is my first ALX purchase; further, this is my first rod review that I've ever submitted--I've fished tournaments for 20+ years, and I've owned about every brand of rod out there. I like that thing so much, though, that I want to let my fellow fishermen know about it. This rod fishes wayyyy above its price point.

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Geno Littlewood (San Antonio, US)
2nd ALX

I loved the Dragger so much that there was no question in my mind that when it was time to replace one of my cranking rods it was going to be an ALX rod. The Zolo crank was in my hands almost all day, very comfortable, light & amazing performance. ALX is fast becoming my favorite rod manufacturer, Highly recommend if you need quality & performance then give ALX the opportunity to impress you also.

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Matthew Luczynski (Newnan, US)
Great cranking Rod

This rod is awesome for throwing lighter crankbaits a long way. The action is incredible for getting the fish hooked. The quality and fit/finish of the rod is amazing. You can feel every pebble your crank bait hits. When you get one on this rod is great for getting them to the boat.