about to buy some more casting rods, currently i have all shimano rods, and i am looking to get some more what brand would ya recommend, i was thinking about trying out e21 carrot sticks, or falcon, give me some insight, need to get a weightless worm rod and a new shallow-medium crankbait rod

falcon cara. but wait a few months until the new T7s come out. all of them are split grip and are super light

yep, falcon caras. Very dynamic, very versatile.

Look at the Texas Sidewinder Rod split handle "Straight Shooter" series. They made one for me to try out and I love it. It's super light and feels awesome. Get one with the tapered cork and it just falls into your palm. Best price too.

Powell, 683CEF for the weightless worm, 684 or 686CB for the crank. My .02

I agree with Blu on brand (Powell) but a little different on which rods.

If you are throwing an open hook wacky weightless than go with the 702CEF, the 703CEF or 683CEF for Senko style weightless baits.

Cranking I like the glass rods and would go with a 702CB glass rod.

Hard to beat a Powell and especially since they dropped their prices.

Gray Dobyns is about to introduce some new rod blanks also. This is a subject that is as deep as the waters we fish. Everyone has their likes and dislikes on rods. You need to try and borrow some from friends and try them on the lake one day. I would hate to see you buy some expensive rods and then find out they just weren't right for you.

Falcons have to be some of the best. I have had the same rods for about eight years and have not broken one yet. If you only knew how many people have stepped on them and crushed them over those eight years you too would be a believer.

They will be out by September.

+1

when in september???????? i am leaning toward falcon, i am still in college though so i don't have that much money spend cause i need to save up for all the tourney entries and traveling expenses that will come back around in feb. how well do the lowrider series work i noticed they are tad bit cheaper?

Take a look at having a custom rod made by Mike at Hendrix Rods. I was in contact with another young man from down at College station on here that came up and bought two at the Arlington Tackle Show.

GO now you can get them at Academy for $99.

Although I have a great many Falcon rods, the e21 Carrot Stix are AWESOME!

Not the new T7's though. They have not been released yet with the new upgrades. They should be ready soon.

If you hurry go to Academy this week and get some Falcon T7 Caras while the Rod Riot is going on. Some of the best rods you will handle.

TRY PHOENIX BLAZE RODS... THEY ARE TERRIFIC AND THEY ARE NOT THAT EXPENSIVE BUT THEY HAVE GREAT FEEL AND YOU SHOULD REALLY TRY THEM OUT!!!

There are current T7's and then Falcon has some newer versions with a few changes that are not out yet. Both series are excellent but I wanted to clarify that the new ones are nout out yet.

Faclons fo sho

+1 on the Hendrix Rod.

Bassag, Falcon makes an excellent wtless worm rod. Mine is a T7 Cara and I use it for flukes. I also use a T7 MH CC5 for my cranks. Great rod matched up with a Revo Winch for cranks.

got me a low rider today and friggin sweet. !69.99

Mark, one of the Caras I picked up was a new split handle, the new version. The new rods are out.This thing is super light and I got it for 99 during the rod riot. The Midland Academy only had a couple. It will be used for spinner baits and has a new STX on her.

American Eagle Rods makes incredible rods. From less than $100 to upper end signature rods they have a model that will fit your needs and budget. All are covered by a lifetime warranty as well. Check them out at www.americaneaglerods.com or call them direct at 918-437-7643. I have used them for 5 years now and nothing else I've seen or used beats them.

I like the Carrot Stix, Falcon Cara and Shimano Cumara rods.

I have no affiliation with any of the above. I just buy and use what I know works for me.