I have had some backlash issues with 10# line in colder weather. Usually jump up to 12 or 14#. I really can't designate a specific rod for deep crankbaits. It's just one rod... Crankbaits. It's got 14# spro g line on it. I guess if I was gonna go back to the deep cranking world, I would dial in my rod and line set up better. I used 10# big game a lot in the 90 s.