That Swingfire is legit and is such an overlooked rod! Love the Flatside Special, Launcher, and the Destroyer Javelin as well. The P-5 madbull is also a killer treble hook bait chunker as well. Another option is JDM Orochi XXX Black Elseil II for smaller finesse cranks.

Oof subject but , the hook up tackle shop has the best service i have experienced in 20 years . Prompt and professional. No bullshit . My new favorite tackle shop

This is just the video/content I was looking for. In the market for a mid-depth cranking rod. Thanks guys! Solid work and information as always 🔥🤙🏻

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

Awesome informative video...might be the best one I’ve seen. Keep them coming, thanks soooooo much! 👍

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We appreciate you watching and the feedback!

I appreciate all of your hard work and content. Absolutely 🔥🔥🔥 I used some of your products last year with plans of using more this year. 👍👍

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching man!!

I started out fishing Megabass Orochi XX rods from the Whipsnake, Jerkbait Special, Launcher, Perfect Pitch and Aklys. The Whipsnake and Perfect Pitch were the best of that series. I found the others to cause premature fatigue. This year I've moved up to the Destroyer P5 Tequilla Baccarac, Madbull and the Evoluzion Shamrock. The Destroyer P5 and Evoluzion are far and away far lighter, sensitive and powerful. I bought the Evoluzion and off you guys for Jerkbait's and I'm throughly satisfied with the rod and your service but not with FedEx.

Such amazing content! I saw a video of a guy using crankbaits in saltwater to catch Rock Cod. I am going to apply what I have learnt in this video to tick off a whole list of species!

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! That sounds amazing!

I just ordered the Valley Hill rod yesterday and am so excited to get it!

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! You're going to love it!

that was helpful, so glad I found your channel.

This is some 🔥 content guys🤙🏻

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man! And Thank you for watching!

Only one that applies to me would be the small crank rod lol. The ponds and lakes around me don’t average over 4-7 feet and many of them are silty. Good think I have the right rod I have the exact one you described just as a St. Croix Mojo Bass Glass. Got it on sale for $78 great rod! Throws the 1/4 oz ones great. I throw mainly squarebills to 6 foot divers. I’m going to get into the FlapSlap I don’t have one yet.

Thanks for all your videos love all the stuff!!! Watching from sweden need to try an order soon to see how international shipping works:)

I'm from Minnesota! Hoping one of these days I'll be able to visit this store! Love the vids!!!

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

We look forward to having you in man! Come warm up!!

Which rod would you recommend for lipless in heavy grass. I'm using a 7'6" heavy action graphite now but would like to try a long heavy action glass or composite. I know everyone's first reaction is mh not heavy but I live in florida and the grass is thick and the fish are big

Exactly what I was looking for, thx

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Great work fellas.

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Great information I have a question for you I love to speed crank I am looking for two or 3 baits that will not blow out when you speed them up I am looking for some mid divers

Nailed it. Well done guys. Great job in explaining the rods, many new and old fisherman will be able to take good information out of this video. Got to love crankbaiting. Ok now, make more tecnique specific videos. Love it.

Great video....Thank you!!!

Thoughts on the 7’4” Rebellion also doubling for a chatterbait set up for 3/4oz chatterbaits?

Nice! I was thinking a graphite was good to rip but I see Julius's point with power of glass to pull and soft and slow to create a pause and absorb fish bite. If I picked that up right!

@swimschool4195

3 жыл бұрын

companies have been selling light and sensitive for so long that nobody believes glass has a place but once you go glass, you're not coming back. its sooo much better for lighter baits too. casts with like 1/3 the effort and you can still easily control a big fish. you don't have the rod pointed at the sky like you do with jig/worm rods so weight is not really a factor anyway with cranking/horizontal retrieve baits. you can even get heavy models that work for traps and bladed jigs in the grass.

Great video guys

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

This was one hell of a breakdown. I'm not in the market for a CB rod but I was watching and checking out your inventory as if I were! Could ya'll do the same kind of breakdown on topwater rods for the Pop-X, Pop Max, etc? I know it's not as technical a subject as most techniques but I've been looking at the 3 or 4 models in the P5 lineup that I believe would work but I'm up in the air as to what would work best... Thanks and keep up the great videos!

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! We're going to break them all down!

Best graphite rod for 11-16 foot diving crankbaits? I'm looking for a rod that picks up where the flatside special leaves off.

I've been using a 7 foot rebellion glass for kayak cranking for a year now. Love it.

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Rebellion rod are amazing!

@MrPhoenix1800

2 жыл бұрын

So you have the heavy cranking rod? Thinking about getting that rod for heavy cranks cause I also kayak

if you had one reel to choose to go with the orochi launcher for the deep plugs like the 10xd, big m 7.5 etc...what would it be?

Very helpful guys

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! thank you for watching!

Just ordered p5 xbite on back order can't wait also have the rebellion for chatterbait but thinking its going to work for larger wakebait, great vid

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your business man! I'm excited for you to get these new rods on the water!!

I have the Megabass shallow fast moving special and deep throat custom but I would like to know how they compare to the 7’1” tomahawk?

I love my Swingfire. Any idea if the Tomahawk F4-71T’s will be restocked?

My two favorite rods for cranking are the EG Cougar elite 7 RS and the EG Super Stallion GT2RS. 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Boom! JDM baller!!

What you guys think about the Madbull on chatterbaits? Glass rods just beat me down after a few hours.

What about the S Crank 1.2, 1.5? I picked up a used Flat Side Special and hoping it will work for those squarebills.

As always great video greetings from a French bait designer ;) (digital Squad fishing / gembait ) 😎

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

thank you for watching Fred! Cheer's from the USA!

Great video!!!

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@alceja3522

3 жыл бұрын

@@thehookuptackle_usa if the wifey and I take a trip to AZ I’m swinging by the shop for sure!

how do you feel about the G.Loomis GCX this is closer to my budget but dont want to get something thats over priced and not great

How would the Z-Crank handle a smaller spinnerbait like the SV-3? Would that be a no go?

Great vid! Newer to megabass and have and love the swingfire. Question is which rod megabass do you recommend for light texas rig up to 3/8 and which one for chatterbaits. Open to all series megabass. Thank you

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

For chatterbait, You can do Diablo Spec R, or in Valkyrie you can do the 7'1" MH. For light Texas rig, the Destoyer P5 XBites is amazing!

The tomahawk rod is it good for jack hammer baits

Great info in these rods series videos! How about a spinner bait rod video?

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Ok!!

Gentlemen, at the 3:30 mark, can anyone please tell me the name of the bait and manufacturer as to who produces this deep-diver? incredible color combo!

Great video, turn on the heat for gods sake ! You guys still cold from Wisconsin trip?

Hi, guys! Can Daiwa Rebellion 731MHFB-G compete with the Jackall Revoltage RV-C70MH-FMG in terms of sensitivity and stiffness? And what about its action? - the official Daiwa website says that it is a fast action model. But how stiff is it in general?

So if I had to choose one for throwing really light crankbaits - z-cranks, flat force, balsa/redwood - which would you recommend between the orochi swing fire and the destroyer P5 elseil?? Had been leaning towards the destroyer but really wanting to make sure I can cast light crankbaits a long distance

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Swingfire. The P5 is amazing for baits with the LBO casting system, but baits without it don't cast well on it. Swingfire casts both.

will it be ok for a DT16

So whats would u say is the best megabass 1.2 s.crack rod

I have an Evoluzion Diablo 6’8 it might be a little bit on the shorter side, but I feel like it’s a pretty decent crankbait, jerkbait and square bill rod (at least from my experience it does pretty well)

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

That s a great rod, and we almost added it to this video! But, we don't personally use it, so we left it out. But it is a great one!!!

@lilhito9498

3 жыл бұрын

@@thehookuptackle_usa I got it an older model (not sure maybe it might be the first rendition) super late into the season used from Japan so I am thrilled to use it more in the spring!

Keduanya joran recommended

Any experiences with the poison adrena glass? Not a lot of popularity on that rod unfortunately and was wondering if it would be an upgrade from the expride glass.

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

I think its an upgrade. The Expride is great, but the Adrena is nicer IMHO. The 6'10" Medium glass is a great little crankbait rod!

Thanks for info on crankbait rods. Is the Daiwa Rebellion made in Japan?

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Rebellion is made in China.

How do the new levantes compare with any of these? And how about the zodias for shallow cranks?

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Levante doesn't offer a glass rod, so there's no true crank option. The flat side special might be a good graphite alternative for people who don't like the glass action, and the EMTF is known as a great graphite mid crank rod.

Thoughts on the 7’ Med Glass Rebellion for SB and light cranks?

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

I love the Rebellion line up! That would be a good one.

Anyone remember the old GL2 series from Loomis? Man I can’t remember the stats but they had a blank which was super whippy and felt like you could bend it into a U. Still in my opinion the best wiggle wart rod ever made. Good friend of mine has one and I’m jealous haha.

Great video. I suddenly feel compelled to sell my GLX CBR rods!

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

There were some good standouts in the GLX CBR series. So, if they're working for you - keep on crushing! But if they're not, then yeah, lots of good options out there!

@wizardcat2828

3 жыл бұрын

@@thehookuptackle_usa Thanks for the reply! I have the GLX CBR 852 and 855 and have really liked, but have not used them a lot recently.

This is a great video, sick nasty. Are these JDM rods using E glass or S/T glass? I've noticed the pure e glass does not perform as well as the s glass rods unless they are composite with e glass. I think T glass is Japanese version of S glass? Thoughts?

@Shawn_Lai

3 жыл бұрын

Are you guys warm wearing those badass Simms jackets? Lol.

What is the best gear ratio for (18-25 FOW) Crankin stick?

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

I like 7:1. A lot of people like 6:1. I prefer the higher gear ratio.

What happened to the swing fire?

How about the Simms jackets?

I enjoy your guy's content, but is it chilly there in the store or something? What is it, temp at 68-69?

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! it's 40 degrees in our warehouse, and 40 degrees in the mornings when we shoot these!

After this video, you should do a video on the reel and gear ratios for each size crankbait... content is fantastic. Thank you

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

We'll do that! thank you for watching!

@JCGoPro

3 жыл бұрын

@@thehookuptackle_usa I was thinking the same thing... I’m in the market for that Orochi xx Launcher, what reel would you recommend to go with that rod for the deep cranks? Great video!

Anyone here have experience with that 7’0” m glass expride? I have multiple exprides and love them all I’m thinking about getting that one for flat sides and general cranks under 10ft

@waynelagarde7956

3 жыл бұрын

I have the 7'2 mh glass and I love it for my jack hammers. I'm wanting to get that 7'0 medium glass also. I've heard its a really good rod for cranks under 10'.

@MrPhoenix1800

2 жыл бұрын

I have the medium glass and can say that I feel decent throwing mud diving cranks on that rod, the action is sweet and keeps them pegged. I have that rod paired with a slx dc and it’s butter smooth. The biggest I’ve tried is a 5xd and can says it was to much for it and not enjoyable.

As a huge fan of Megabass products, I was recently encouraged to checkout your channel and love it! My intro to Hippie was when Ben dressed him in an elf costume! Had no idea he was such a knowledgeable hammer? LOL!

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

He looks better as an elf though right?! 😂. Thank you for watching man!

@guad512

3 жыл бұрын

@@thehookuptackle_usa absolutely! You should film him on the water in his special outfit? 😂

Whats the temp in Phoenix, by the way you guys are dressed it looks like its 30 out, you must keep it chilly in the shop :)

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Outside, 40-50 degrees. Inside in the warehouse, 40 degrees. We are total wusses by the rest of the worlds standard, and I'm ok with that.

How would the Launcher do with A rigs?

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe a small, light A rig. It couldn't handle my usual 2-3oz A rig. Depends on how big the Rig is!

Not related to crankbait rods, but can I catch numbers of bass consistently on the Oneten Max LBO

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Can you catch numbers? I have no idea, I've never seen you fish!

@bradenwebb3675

3 жыл бұрын

@@thehookuptackle_usa Im talking is it a bait that can simply catch numbers of bass

Off topic : I’m seriously trying to convert all my tackle shopping to your store .. only Your web sight can get very aggravating.. it’s nice to have my own personal account under my member name where my cart is saved. I often add pieces during the week then check out on a weekend .. your web store does not save my cart - or have my own personal account under my name .. could I do all this via pen & paper ? Yes I could .. but it’s year 2021 😉 Love your store .. I definitely want all my tackle hobby angling $$ to go you you .. I much prefer supporting your family owned business.. but keeping it honest your losing money due to your web sight .. don’t let T.W claim even a smidgen of that pie 🥧 -> 😉

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

2 more weeks, then new site :). Thank you for your feedback, and thank you for your business!

@legionssb

3 жыл бұрын

Kinda fax bout, the website, thank goodness they’re updating it

@mikeymedina93

3 жыл бұрын

The news that a new website is about to launch is music to my ears! The current site is a pain to navigate on a mobile device. Glad to hear y’all are recognizing the issue and trying something different 👍🏼

@kodyverbal3648

3 жыл бұрын

Thank god for the update

No love for the Daiwa tatula rods????

Great f'n vid!

I need a tequila baccarac! Any eta for this rod? The tomahawk has my attention as well!

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

End of the month all P5's will be back.

What do y'all think about the f5-68k super orochi XXX for mid size cranks?

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

The Super Orochi is too stiff/fast for me personally. But, the Venom is identical length and great for cranks!

@fishon131313

3 жыл бұрын

@@thehookuptackle_usa what application would you use the super orochi for?

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

@@fishon131313 Its more of an all around jig/worm rod - multi use.

@fishon131313

3 жыл бұрын

@@thehookuptackle_usa Good to know. Would have not guessed that is was stiff with its regular taper.

I don’t throw anything over 3/4oz mostly 3/8-1/2 and I throw it on a Expride 7’ M glass composite

@waynelagarde7956

3 жыл бұрын

How is that 7'0 glass expride? I'm looking at it for the same thing.

@edluvuhrc1749

3 жыл бұрын

@@waynelagarde7956 for the money it’s tough to beat, I mostly throw squarebills and medium divers 1/2oz and below, I also have thrown lipless on it as well. It has great sensitivity for a cranking rod, it’s light and feels great.

@waynelagarde7956

3 жыл бұрын

I was looking at the new slx glass cranking rods but I can't find any reviews. I have 5 of the expride models and i really enjoy fishing with them, guess I'm sold on it.

@edluvuhrc1749

3 жыл бұрын

@@waynelagarde7956 I think the Expride is worth the extra $, I haven’t tried the SLX cranking rod but have had a couple other models and just not for me. If you don’t crank much go SLX but if you enjoy cranking go Expride.

@waynelagarde7956

3 жыл бұрын

@@edluvuhrc1749 I just ordered the expride a little while ago.

You guys remind of Bob and Doug Mackenzie 😮

St Croix bass x medium power

Damn, I wish I would have seen this before ordering every single curado rod in their series lol. Oh well.

@jamesh7469

3 жыл бұрын

You did what?!

@The_Great_White

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesh7469 I ordered a crap ton of curado rods lol it’ll be fine

Surprised no Evergreen Combat Sticks mentioned

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we could have easily added those in. There's so many great rods! but neither of us uses the Combat Stick for cranking, so we wanted to keep it to what we actually use.

@Roboworm99

3 жыл бұрын

@@thehookuptackle_usa oh understand completely. You should do lipless bait setups from the Dyna up to the 1oz sizes.

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

@@Roboworm99 Ok!

LOL- The puffy twins.

Reels next please

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Ok!

Y’all talk about crank bait rods what about the reels are does it matter

Poor Jeff

How to chose a crankbait rod : be like KVD, use a fast action rod for everything, and never lose fish because you just don’t...

you guys ever just get to the point? ya got more wind than a politician.

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

There is no point. There are so many variables. And I like to talk 😂👍

@Oppotacos6006

3 жыл бұрын

Hit the bricks Craig