Looking for some suggestions for a new dropshot spinning rod. The one I have is functional but isn't really the best action. I am partial to Falcon rods. I liked the new Lowrider but don't really want to spend $170. Anyone tried the BuCoo version?

ReelTime Rods at Fork has a good rod on a BuCoo blank (I Think), works great, nice and sensitive!

Thanks for The correction, I always get those two mixed up.

Reel Time rods are built on a Bushido blank. They have a custom built drop shot rod for $129 out the door and has a lifetime warranty. This is the best drop shot rod you will ever find for that price.

Daiwa Laguna 6'6" Medium Light Action.
It's $79 and I like it better than any other rod I've used.

There is a BuCoo drop shot rod for sale in the classified section. Right at the price you want to pay.

We also welcome anyone to come by and take any of our rod's out and use them, if they don't fit you're needs their is no pressure to buy. We are all about customer service and making sure you are completely satisfied with any new rod or repair.

I'd say the Abu Garcia Vendetta rod would get my vote. I have several of them and for $80 they work great! The one I'd suggest for drop shotting is the 6'9" Medium Light rod. MODEL # VNTS692-4. They also have a 7' Medium action if you want a little more back bone.

Take a look at the new Dobyns Fury series, FR702SF (med. light) or FR703SF (med.)
At $109.99 they're only a little over your price point but a great rod for the money

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I like the 702 from dobyns, been impressed with the balance and sensitivity of their Fury line, 109 out the door i believe

Vendetta in medium is what I use--happy with it. The medium enables you to drop shot heavier cover that the medium light, but for open water, the medium light would be better.

Falcon Bucoo

I highly recommend you try one of these rods. You mentioned the Bucoo's in your post and I think you should go with one. These rods are incredible for only being $100. They're super lightweight, sensitive, and have enough power to play big fish. I think you'll be happy with one.

so what makes good dropshot rod?

been using a Skeet Reese DS rod for about 15 years.. been good to me. Walmart was closing them out in Crowley.. less than $100.

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There's a few things that makes a good drop shot rod. You want a rod that is light, has great sensibility, balance, a fast tip, one that loads up just in the right area of the rod and has the strength to get after a big one if you hang one. There's several Lake Fork guides that have sponsorships with different rod company's but I know quite a few that use Reel Times drop shot rod only. Should tell you something.