Lew's XD Series Crankbait Rods

Designed specifically for the angler who is serious about crankbait fishing, Lew's is pleased to announce the release of the 2022 XD Cranking Series. What makes the XD Series the premier rod for cranking is the rod blank is Premium HM50 Tour Grade high modulus Graphite with Carbon Nano Tube construction. Lew’s hybrid construction has delivered a rod with the ideal amount of blank power for securing exceptional hooksets and long casts while providing a soft tip that is necessary for fish fighting, phenomenal bait action, and dealing with fatigue that often accompanies long hours of cranking. 

Dedicated crankbait enthusiasts know just how demanding a day of cranking can be, on the rod and the angler. The XD Series is engineered to meet the challenges of heavy cranking, with first-in-class SeaGuide X-Frame guides for smooth casting and delicate movement of line that is under constant tension and vibration with each crank of the reel. The Winn DRY-TAC polymer grips, but with new exclusive to Lew’s, full-length handle grips, for easy two-hand casting.

Lew's XD Series Crankbait Rod Features:

• HM50 graphite and S Glass hybrid blanks
• SeaGuide X-Frame Guides
• Lew's exclusive SoftTouch graphite skeletal reel seat
• New Winn Dri-Tac Ultra full grips
• Patented "No Foul" hook keeper

Lew's XD Series Crankbait Rod Specs:

• 3XD: 7'4", Medium-Heavy, Moderate-Fast
• 5XD: 7'6", Medium-Heavy, Moderate-Fast
• 6XD: 7'6", Medium-Heavy, Extra-Fast
• 8XD: 7'8", Medium-Heavy, Extra-Fast
• 10XD: 7'10", Medium-Heavy, Extra-Fast