Overview
Designed to expertly deliver and manage the wildly productive XD series of Strike King’s crankbaits, the Lew's XD Series Crankbait Casting Rods are meticulously designed and tested to ensure they enhance the action and presentation of your favorite plugs. Built on HM50 graphite and S Glass hybrid blanks, they intelligently blend the action and power needed to employ deep diving cranks with precision and balance. The premium blanks also offer increased sensitivity and feedback to the angler so they always know exactly what’s happening with their bait below the surface.
Building on the impressive blanks, the Lew's XD Series Crankbait Casting Rods incorporate several industry-leading components. The rods are topped with a series of SeaGuide X-Frame guides for efficient line management that equates to ultra-long and supremely accurate casts. The base of the rods flaunt Lew’s exclusive SoftTouch graphite skeletal reel seats that seamlessly pair with their Winn Dri-Tac Ultra full grips for confident casting and winding in any weather condition. When paired up together, the Lew's XD Series Crankbait Casting Rods and your favorite Strike King XD Crankbait are a match made in crankin’ heaven.
-HM50 graphite and S Glass hybrid blanks
-SeaGuide X-Frame Guides
-Lew’s exclusive SoftTouch graphite skeletal reel seat
-Winn Dry-Tac Ultra full grips
-Patented No Foul hook keeper
-Limited 2-Year Warranty
Specifications
| Model | Length | Power | Taper | Line Wt. | Lure Wt. | Guides | Handle Length | Handle Type | |
| LPM3XD | 7'4" | Medium | Moderate Fast | 8-14lb | 1/4-3/4oz | 10+Tip | 15 1/2" | Crank A | Buy Now |
| LPM5XD | 7'6" | Medium | Moderate Fast | 8-14lb | 1/4-3/4oz | 10+Tip | 15 1/2" | Crank A | Buy Now |
| LPM6XD | 7'6" | Medium Heavy | Extra Fast | 8-17lb | 1/4-1 1/2oz | 12+Tip | 15 1/2" | Crank A | Buy Now |
| LPM8XD | 7'8" | Medium Heavy | Extra Fast | 8-17lb | 1/4-1 1/2oz | 12+Tip | 15 1/2" | Crank A | Buy Now |
| LPM10XD | 7'10" | Medium Heavy | Extra Fast | 8-17lb | 1/4-2oz | 12+Tip | 15 1/2" | Crank A | Buy Now |
Previous Feedback
Comments: FYI!!!!!! This rod will not handle a 6th sense dd500 much less a Strike King 10xd Rod snapped on first cast attempt with the dd500 and it weighs less than the 10xd! Do yourself a favor and research before you buy a rod advertised to handle large crankbaits!
From: JB: Augusta GA 6/18/23
Comments: I wanted a somewhat middle tier $$ rod for when I take my cousins/family fishing on the bank versus in my boat. Since I’m a big shimano guy, I naturally went to the curado, intenza, and the new loomis GCX, as well as this. It’s lighter than the GCX by a mile (the XD3 rod is as that’s what I have) but the tip/action on the GCX is phenomenal, but for 100$ less, I can get used to the xd3. The curado and intenza weren’t even close, both returned. But for under 5oz rod, priced at 150$?? here’s my $$ ! Lightweight, parabolic bend is perfect for the whichever series rod/crank size you’re throwing! Kept fish pinned all weekend long as I was mainly deep diving as it’s almost fall transition and temps are dropping @ night which dropped out local lakes temp by almost 10 degrees! Trust me, grab one!
From: Derek: 8/20/22
Comments: the Guides on these rods for some reason seem to sheer the line after just a hour or so of fishing, I have the xd6 and xd7.
From: Unknown: 11/11/22
Comments: I have the 6XD...handles that size well, haven't tried in 8xd size. Excellent for any moving baits.
From: Joe Johnson: Cullman AL 7/10/22
Comments: These rods are fantastic. Great actions for all kinds of cranking and very sensitive and lightweight, unlike comparable glass/composite rods. I'm a fan!
From: Austin: Missouri 4/26/22