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Looking at adding a deep cranking rod-reel combo to my collection but I’m having a hard time finding a left hand 5:x:x low profile reel.  Other than the Revo Winch and the Bass Pro Qualifier I’m not seeing much.   Any recommendations?  

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I have the Daiwa alphas Sv 105 on a 7' 11" denali rosewood cranking rod and it's such an amazing combo for cranks. The alphas reel casts so easy and far it's almost retarded lol. I would recommend it to anyone and if you order direct from japan, you will save about 70 bucks from ordering in the states.

Tacklewarehouse has Daiwa Lexa's for $59.00 in a 4.9:1 cranking speed in left hand retreive.  These used to be $130 dollar reels.   They aren't perfect, but what I would do to make them as good if not better than just about all others, is pay the 59.00 for the reel and send it to a respected tech who will install some good quality bearings, supertune/polish the friction points, clean the manufacturers overgrease, and professionally grease, and lube the reel properly.  You can find positively reviewed reel technicians on BBC. 

You'll be out the door for probably $120-130 including the reel, shipping, bearings, lube, grease, supertune/polishing.

As for the rod... what kind of "deep cranking" are you talking about? 

I picked up an "Alpha Angler Rebound" this year, and had 1 fish all year come unbuttoned on it after hooking my fair share.  Its only 7ft, but Jake Boomer may build a longer rod if you need it..I don't know.  You'd have to shoot him a message, but it'd be worth your time.  I really like them, and its as local as local gets.

http://www.alphaangler.com/Alpha-Rebound-7-0-Medium-Heavy-Cranker-p...

Thanks for the quick replies and input.   I have a couple Tatula's & Exceler reels now and love them.  Never would have considered looking at the Alpha's or even thought about the Lexa family, but at 59.00 I can't pass up that Lexa.

Deep cranking I'm thinking 12 to 20 foot depth.  The rod I use today for deep cranking is a cherrywood composite rod.  Its a cheap whippy noodle with almost zero feel, but its worked "well" enough so far.  That being said it is due to be upgraded.  I'll take a deeper look at the Rebound rods.  

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