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topwater rod
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10/18/16 04:44 PM
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wyatt c
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im in need of a topwater rod, and im not sure what to get. im gonna stick with lews reels but im still pretty open about the rod. i dont like rods that have a short butt on them. any suggestions? any help is appreciated!
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Re: topwater rod
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10/18/16 04:55 PM
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bradnitro175
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I usually use a my regular crankbait rod.you want something like a medium- med/hvy with a fast tip unless your throwing frogs.
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Re: topwater rod
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10/18/16 04:58 PM
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WildFlowerBass
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I don't know what your budget is, but a Power Tackle PG143 is my go to topwater rod. I throw spooks and yellow magics on it without any trouble. Makes a great weightless senko rod in the winter.
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Re: topwater rod
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10/18/16 05:02 PM
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wyatt c
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i got you. yeah the power tackle is a little more than im looking to spend, because im looking for 2. i would like one for a popr/spook and a frog
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Re: topwater rod
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10/18/16 05:24 PM
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bigbass94
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Falcon LowRider 20 Try out the Falcon LowRider. These rods are a step above the Bucoo's and they're sweet. I own several and they are just as nice as a high dollar rod if you ask me. They're lightweight, sensitive, and well balanced. They also come with a great warranty and they're made in America! You'll find just what you need from they're many different models. Try out the Mansfield special for your poppers.
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Re: topwater rod
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10/18/16 05:28 PM
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reeltexan
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"..The pleasantist angling is to see the fish Cut with her golden oars the silver stream, And greedily devour the treacherous bait. Bill Shakespeare
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Re: topwater rod
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10/18/16 05:37 PM
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wyatt c
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ive got one falcon bucoo that i use for jigs but its a heavy action, isnt a medium more desired for topwater plugs??
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Re: topwater rod
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10/18/16 05:57 PM
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C.J
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I don't know what your budget is, but a Power Tackle PG143 is my go to topwater rod. I throw spooks and yellow magics on it without any trouble. Makes a great weightless senko rod in the winter. This is my go to rod! Also a great rod for jerkbait's as well https://www1.powertackle.com/products/rods/pg143-7-0
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Re: topwater rod
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10/18/16 06:01 PM
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wyatt c
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is there any dealers in and around west tx? or will i have to find someone in DFW to see how the rods feel, i like to feel the action and how far the butt goes back on the rods before i buy one, reason i hate buying rods online
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Re: topwater rod
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10/18/16 06:03 PM
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C.J
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Where at in West Texas? If your interested in Power Tackle contact me @ 907-690-0013 I come to west Tx every now and then
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10/18/16 06:06 PM
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wyatt c
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im stationed in abilene, but i go home as often as possible to go fishin. actually headed back tomorrow to hit rayburn a couple days.
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Re: topwater rod
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10/18/16 07:26 PM
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the skipper
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I use a falcon weightless worm. To me it's useless on anything that doesn't have treble hooks but it's a good top water rod. It's kind of short so you can work baits easy and flimsy so you don't jerk the hooks out of a fish. Just let them load up and work them in.
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10/18/16 09:12 PM
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wyatt c
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what action does it have?
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Re: topwater rod
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10/19/16 12:09 AM
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Basscat496
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Look at the Falcon BuCoo rods. They are great rods for the $$$$. I think they retail for 99.99, but you can find em on sale around 69.99 - 79.99 from time to time.
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