You could contact any of the custom rod guys on here and get one under 200 and it will be better than the name brands that come in that range.

Sounds good but I can't find it anywhere......got a model number?

I only throw buccoo for moving baits. Your right they arent very sensative.

How about it.......any custom rod builders out there?

I really like the Falcon Cara Composite Cranker (CLC-4-17) also Falcon Low Rider XG LFC-4-17 if you are looking to spend less.

I really like the CLC for square bills too.

Dobyns Savvy


I have been more than pleased with this rod for throwing jerkbaits.

Here ya go
http://www.kistlerrods.com/store/fishing...ml#.VNO7G9m9LCQ
Not sure why it even suggest throwing a c-rig because it has way to soft of tip. I use these for weightless senko baits 1/8-1/4oz t-rigs, chatter baits and traps

Well jerkbaits arnt 1/2oz-3/4oz traps lol good try

If your fishing grass use a heavy action Jig rod. Trust me;)

I have owned a bunch of rods.....and by far the best for up to 1/2 oz. traps was the Falcon Cara AOY. I need to find another one. I miss that rod

IMO You have a good rod, i throw braid on my trap rod and have great hook and land ratio.

AllStar American Made BCM6.6.....still own it. If you get the right rod; which this one is a pefect match, you will have zero issues with fish coming unhooked. No mater how hard they thrash they can't seem to unload this rod so they can get slack. I also keep their head pulled down and as they approach the boat. I put the rod in the water all the way down to the reel and wear them down below the surface then I land them.

TFO Gary's Signature Series Medium Action $100

http://www.tforods.com/conventional-rods...ml#.VNP0d2d0yUk

FTU IM10 blank, it's mostly graphite with a little fiberglass in it. Awesome Rod!!. The blank is about $97.00. It comes 6'9". I had a builder add a 3" extension at the butt end (out of an old broken blank). I have three of these and seriously considering having another built. Best sq bill/ lipless rod I've ever used. A builder will charge you about $100-125 depending on what guides/components you want.

Try a Powell Max composite or Powell Inferno. They make several models of graphite/glass composite rods that are great for lipless baits. I have one of the Powell trap/spook rods from TackleWarehouse and it is awesome. They have a soft tip to let a fish inhale the bait but the rest of the rod is all business.