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Re: Falcon rods
[Re: Mr. Skeeter]
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06/25/18 01:14 AM
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Joined: May 2002
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Barn
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I would choose Cara if you can afford it. The new low riders aren't much less than the Caras now so you might as well spend a little more. If you are on a budget then the new Bucco SR are pretty nice. The actions are closer to the Cara than the original Buccos. The black handle Buccos are good rods but a little more moderate action. I have a whole bunch (40+) of Falcon rods so if you have a question on a specific model let me know. I have Falcon Expert (no longer made, maybe the best), Cara T7, Cara Reaction, Low Rider XG, Low Rider 20, Bucco, Bucco Micro, Bucco SR and Original.
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Re: Falcon rods
[Re: Okie Poke]
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06/25/18 01:18 AM
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Joined: May 2002
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Barn
Extreme Angler
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The Cara Amistad 7'3 is my all around rod and have had five ordered from TW since December and they are still on back order. Many of the Cara on the TW website is on back order for some reason. Try Southwest Parts & Service. I've bought my last 4 or 5 Cara Amistads from Paul and Shane. If they don't have it in stock, they can get them in a few days. Also check out Monster Fishing Tackle and Brannon's Bass Shop for Falcon rods. You can find some on Amazon too.
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Re: Falcon rods
[Re: Barn]
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06/25/18 02:47 AM
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H2ODawg67
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I would choose Cara if you can afford it. The new low riders aren't much less than the Caras now so you might as well spend a little more. If you are on a budget then the new Bucco SR are pretty nice. The actions are closer to the Cara than the original Buccos. The black handle Buccos are good rods but a little more moderate action. I have a whole bunch (40+) of Falcon rods so if you have a question on a specific model let me know. I have Falcon Expert (no longer made, maybe the best), Cara T7, Cara Reaction, Low Rider XG, Low Rider 20, Bucco, Bucco Micro, Bucco SR and Original.
I thought 12 was a lot.
Formerly H2ODawg
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Re: Falcon rods
[Re: Mr. Skeeter]
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06/25/18 11:35 AM
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Joined: Feb 2008
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Dan21XRS
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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"The problem with having a sense of humor is often that people you use it on aren't in a very good mood"... Lou Holtz
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Re: Falcon rods
[Re: Mr. Skeeter]
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06/25/18 01:35 PM
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Joined: Jul 2013
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Bissett
TFF Celebrity
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I love the Cara's but the Bucoo is the best bang for your buck IMO. I have mostly Bucoo's with a few Cara's thrown in there.
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Re: Falcon rods
[Re: Mr. Skeeter]
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06/25/18 01:43 PM
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,298
tejasbass
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Cara T-7 or Cara Reactions series. I've never been fishing and said, dang, I wish I had bought a lesser rod.
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Re: Falcon rods
[Re: Mr. Skeeter]
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06/25/18 02:26 PM
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Cass Caldwell
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Hard to beat the BuCoo series for 100 bucks.
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Re: Falcon rods
[Re: Barn]
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06/25/18 03:00 PM
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,753
Outdoordude
Extreme Angler
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I would choose Cara if you can afford it. The new low riders aren't much less than the Caras now so you might as well spend a little more. If you are on a budget then the new Bucco SR are pretty nice. The actions are closer to the Cara than the original Buccos. The black handle Buccos are good rods but a little more moderate action. I have a whole bunch (40+) of Falcon rods so if you have a question on a specific model let me know. I have Falcon Expert (no longer made, maybe the best), Cara T7, Cara Reaction, Low Rider XG, Low Rider 20, Bucco, Bucco Micro, Bucco SR and Original.
Agree 100%. The Cara's are upper echelon across the board.
Scott Jones
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Re: Falcon rods
[Re: Mr. Skeeter]
#12804635
06/25/18 04:06 PM
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Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,307
G Love
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I throw Falcon HD's for chunkin Sassy's for Striper. Good work horse rods. But everything else I really like the Bucoos. That 6'10 finesse jig rod is a good all rounder. I like the Amistad too for a little heavier all rounder. I'm not a big fan of the medium's, though. Just not fast enough. imo.
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Re: Falcon rods
[Re: Mr. Skeeter]
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06/25/18 04:30 PM
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Sinkey
Tidy Scoop
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Tidy Scoop
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Cara's are the best in my opinion. For the price, Lowriders or Bucco for sure.
I've gone back to Falcon 100% myself.
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Re: Falcon rods
[Re: Mr. Skeeter]
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06/25/18 06:08 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,412
Champion1
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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I have Caras, Lowriders, Jason Christie's, Buccoo's. Its all I use. Break it send it back and for $60 THEY SEND YOU A NEW ONE! Some are made in USA! Its all I use except for one KVD 7'11" for deep cranks.
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Re: Falcon rods
[Re: Mr. Skeeter]
#12804852
06/25/18 06:12 PM
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Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,263
M. Alexander
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I use all Falcons and have a mix of Caras & LowRiders. The LowRiders are used are primarily used for moving baits where sensitivity isn't as crucial (spinnerbaits, cranks, topwaters, etc.)
Mark
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Re: Falcon rods
[Re: Mr. Skeeter]
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06/26/18 08:45 PM
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Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 11
Champion203dc
Green Horn
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Green Horn
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Cant go wrong with a falcon. Some of the best rods I ever had.
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Re: Falcon rods
[Re: Mr. Skeeter]
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06/27/18 04:17 PM
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Posts: 496
popcork
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Angler
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I am still fishing with two originals that I bought in the 90's. Quality rods for sure.
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