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Rod Wars Part 15: A Powerhouse of a
Cranking Rod, the 8 foot Powell 806CB
(continued)
 Lab Tests: Before
heading out to fish this big cranking stick the 806CB was taken to the lab for
tests on our RoD WRACK.
The 806CB was
right in line with the heavy powered cranking
stick average and though heavy in weight this is somewhat expected of a rod of
this power, and we actually found the 806CB to be lighter and better balanced
than the previously tested 754CB in the lab.
Crankbait Rod Wars - Product Specifications |
Model |
Length |
Line |
Lure |
Guide: Frame/ Inserts |
MSRP |
|
Airrus WL701M |
|
8-17 |
1/4-5/8 |
SS/Alc |
$170 |
|
Daiko BRSC-64L |
|
5-14 |
1/8-1/2 |
Ti/SiC |
39.5K JPY |
|
Daiko BRSC-70MG |
|
10-20 |
1/4-3/4 |
Ti/SiC |
44K JPY |
|
Daiwa STZ701MRBA-FL |
|
8-20 |
1/8-1 |
Ti/SiC |
$450 |
|
Damiki C761M-CR |
|
8-10 |
3/8-1 |
SS/Alc |
$189 |
|
Dobyns Rods 684CB |
6'-8" |
8-17 |
1/4-3/4 |
SS/SiC |
$219 |
|
Dobyns Rods 704CB Glass |
7'-0" |
8-17 |
1/4-3/4 |
SS/SiC |
$229 |
|
Dobyns Rods 704CB
|
7'-0" |
8-14 |
1/4-3/4 |
SS/SiC |
$199 |
|
Dobyns Rods 705CB |
7'-0" |
8-17 |
1/4-1 |
SS/SiC |
$229 |
|
Dobyns Rods 804CB |
8'-0" |
8-17 |
1/4-1 |
SS/SiC |
$239 |
|
Dobyns Rods 805CB |
8'-0" |
10-20 |
1/8-1 1/2 |
SS/SiC |
$239 |
|
E21 21CRG701M-M-C |
7'-0" |
8-17 |
1/4-5/8 |
SS/TiCH |
$200 |
|
Evergreen TCSC-70MG Super Nova |
7'-0" |
10-20 |
1/4-1 |
Ti/SiC |
42K JPY |
|
Falcon Cara CCB-5-173DR |
7'-3" |
10-20 |
3/8-3/4 |
SS/Alc |
$200 |
|
Fenwick ECC70M-MF |
7'-0" |
8-14 |
1/4-5/8 |
PacBay? |
$199 |
|
Fenwick ECC73MH-MF |
7'-3" |
12-20 |
3/8-1 |
PacBay? |
$199 |
|
G.Loomis CBR845 |
7'-0" |
10-20 |
3/8-1 |
SS/Alc |
$245 |
|
G.Loomis CBR855C GLX |
7'-1" |
8-17 |
1/4-5/8 |
ReCoil |
$385 |
|
Gancraft KB-003-68M Scarface |
6'-8" |
10-20 |
3/8-1 |
Ti/SiC |
42K JPY |
|
Jackall Light Pluggin' HC-65ML |
6'-5" |
8-12 |
3/16-5/16 |
Ti/SiC |
$450 |
|
Jackall VCM-CAST 68/HC-68MRG |
6'-8" |
12-20 |
3/16-3/4 |
Ti/SiC |
$450 |
|
Lamiglas XCC 724 |
7'-2" |
12-25 |
1/4-3/4 |
SS/Alconite |
$200 |
|
Lucky Craft 701MF Fat Mini Magic |
7'-0" |
8-25 |
1/4-1 1/4 |
SiC ? |
$150 |
|
Phenix X-10 700 |
7'-0" |
8-20 |
1/4-1 |
SS/Alc |
$189 |
|
Powell 703CB |
7'-0" |
8-20 |
1/4-1 |
SS/Alc |
$169 |
|
Powell
806CB |
8'-0" |
8-20 |
1/4-1 |
SS/Alc |
$169 |
|
Quantum TKVD664M |
6'-6" |
8-12 |
1/4-5/8 |
SS/Hardloy |
$150 |
|
Quantum TKVD745M |
7'-0" |
12-25 |
3/8-1 |
SS/Hardloy |
$150 |
|
Shimano Cumara CUC-711MH |
7'-11" |
12-25 |
3/8-1 |
SS/SiC |
$239 |
|
Shimano Cumara CUC-70H |
7'-0" |
12-25 |
3/8-1 |
SS/SiC |
$219 |
|
Shimano Cumara CUC-76ML |
7'-6" |
8-15 |
1/8-1/2 |
SS/SiC |
$239 |
Lab Results for Deep Cranking Sticks (RoD Value of < 1.9) |
Model |
Avg RoD (2-32 oz) |
Taper |
Measured Weight (oz) |
Balance Point (inches) |
Balancing Torque (ftlbs) |
| Powell 805CB |
1.79 |
Mod Fast |
7.1 |
7" |
.30 |
| G.Loomis CBR847 |
1.89 |
Mod Fast |
4.9 |
9.5 |
.23 |
| Fenwick ECC73MH-MF |
1.97 |
Mod Fast |
6.2 |
12.5 |
.43 |
| Jackall VCM-CAST 68/HC-68MRG |
1.87 |
Fast |
5.6 |
7.5 |
|
| Shimano Cumara CUC-711MH |
1.99 |
Med Fast |
4.5 |
10.5 |
|
| Shimano Cumara CUC-70H |
1.81 |
Med Fast |
4.1 |
7 |
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Next Section: Time to see what this rod will do in
the field |
