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Carolina Rig Rod
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11/16/18 03:09 AM
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tx2va07
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For you guys that throw one all the time, what’s your favorite C-rig Rod, $200 and under?
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12967193
11/16/18 03:20 AM
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TexasMo
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I use the BPS Carbon lite gen 2... 7'6"... heavy with fast action tip....
Rip some Lips ya'll.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12967197
11/16/18 03:20 AM
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361V
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Falcon Lowrider in the Lizard Dragger 1 model. Really nice rod for under your price point. Need a little heavier action for bigger Carolina rigged baits like 10”-12” worms....? Falcon makes a Lizard Dragger 2 model that is a little heavier action. They both are great C-rig rods.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12967245
11/16/18 04:19 AM
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kevine80
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
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11/16/18 04:25 AM
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Jobie99
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Holdout for the Kistler Christmas Sale and get a 7’0 or 7’3 heavy fast KLX. Far superior to everything list above and worth paying a little more. I have several z-bones and I don’t think there’s much difference.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12967258
11/16/18 04:51 AM
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thirtysixit
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Go with the Falcon rod...…….. They are the best IMO
"Show me a man who will jump out of an airplane, and I'll show you a man who'll fight." - Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12967303
11/16/18 11:11 AM
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Okie Poke
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I've used Lizard Dragger I & II and they just don't have enough backbone for me. I throw 3/4oz 90% of the time. I use Cara Amistad for most all of my C-rigging. LD I & II work really well for lightweight rigs, though.
😎 Dallas Cowboys....eventual Superbowl Champions 😎
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12967387
11/16/18 01:10 PM
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tx2va07
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Thanks for the info guys. I’ve got quite a few Falcon Bucoo rods and have really liked them for that price range. Was thinking about trying something next tier to see the difference.
Okie, having used both the Lowrider and Cara Rods, do you feel the Cara is noticeably worth the price difference?
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12967402
11/16/18 01:29 PM
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Barn
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Okie, having used both the Lowrider and Cara Rods, do you feel the Cara is noticeably worth the price difference?
Now that the new Lowriders are not much less than the Cara I would go Cara. The Bucco SR different than the original Bucco if you haven’t tried them. A little closer to the Cara action.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12967408
11/16/18 01:38 PM
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Bissett
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I have a Falcon Bucoo 7'3 Hvy action and it is perfect for C-rigs. It'll cost you around $100-$120 depending on where you buy it. Best bang for the buck out there
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
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11/16/18 04:02 PM
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Sinkey
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Falcon 7'6" Heavy Cara. Last year I threw my summer c-rigs with a 1 oz. weight on their Cara Super Duty. 7'5" and loved it. Lots of power!
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12967609
11/16/18 04:15 PM
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Okie Poke
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Thanks for the info guys. I’ve got quite a few Falcon Bucoo rods and have really liked them for that price range. Was thinking about trying something next tier to see the difference.
Okie, having used both the Lowrider and Cara Rods, do you feel the Cara is noticeably worth the price difference? I've never put my hands on a Bucco rod just because I like the Cara's so well. The heavy action 7'3" Bucco should work fine for you if price is an issue. Cara's are lighter and more sensitive, and you can just feel the quality in your hands...JMO. I will never buy another rod without the Cara name on it.
😎 Dallas Cowboys....eventual Superbowl Champions 😎
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12967632
11/16/18 04:28 PM
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tx2va07
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Guess I may have to try me a Cara then!
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
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#12967758
11/16/18 06:31 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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Cara ST Amistad. Best there is for c rig.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12967794
11/16/18 07:21 PM
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bsouth401
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The Dobyns DC804C is the absolute best C-Rig rod I've ever had! They retail for $259.99 but you may find one in your price range on sale or slightly used (Can't imagine ever selling mine). The extra length is great for throwing long leaders which I do a lot, especially during the summer. It's called Carolina Riggin' Special but it does extra duty very well throwing lighter A-Rigs, jigs and smaller swimbaits. http://dobynsrods.com/rod/804c/
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12967809
11/16/18 07:50 PM
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J-SPENCER
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CARA Amistad is tough to beat. Been using a Duckett 7'6" MH a little this year. Pretty decent rod for $99
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12967934
11/16/18 10:12 PM
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Jeff From Iowa
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fx customs 7 foot 1 med heavy spinning. the spinning reel lets me cast 5 foot leaders etc. its the same rod blank as the casting rod mh so its not a conventional floppy spinning rod. it works great for me fx rods are 160 I have about 25 of them and 10 nrx https://www.fxcustomrods.com/
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
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#12967938
11/16/18 10:20 PM
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Shallow Waters
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Best Carolina Rod I have ever had is a Kistler Helium MAD 7'11", the current version is a Helium MOD 7'10". Kistler has a current sale going on that gets it down to $250 which I know is slightly over your budget, but I never enjoyed Carolina Rigging until I got this rod.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: Shallow Waters]
#12967961
11/16/18 10:40 PM
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2111-15
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Falcon Carolina Cara 7'6"
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
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11/17/18 12:00 AM
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M. Alexander
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Falcon Carolina Cara 7'6"
Mark
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12968033
11/17/18 12:05 AM
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tx2va07
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The Cara Amistad is getting a lot of love. I’m already a Falcon fan, so think I’ll habe to up my budget a bit and try one.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12968641
11/17/18 09:43 PM
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pg79
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Love the NRX 894 for Carolina Rig.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
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#12968718
11/17/18 11:39 PM
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BASSCATONE
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12968751
11/18/18 12:07 AM
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bbassfishes
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Denali Lithium 7' 4' Heavy Fast Action Check out the Denali Lithium line. Great rod, light weight and their "Fast" is fast and their "Heavy Action" is Heavy unlike a lot of other companies specs.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: tx2va07]
#12969214
11/18/18 03:39 PM
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Ken A.
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TW Black Friday sale is right around the corner.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
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#12969217
11/18/18 03:44 PM
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tx2va07
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TW Black Friday sale is right around the corner. I know it!! I think Falcon is always excluded from their sales though.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
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#12969243
11/18/18 04:05 PM
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Sinkey
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TW just got the new Lowrider in the 7’3 Amistad. Only $129. I already have this rod and it’s nice. Pretty close to my Amistad Cara.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
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#12969294
11/18/18 05:16 PM
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C.J
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Do your self a favor and buy a Power Tackle SB-4!! Right now we have a %15 discount and a Money back guarantee!! The SB-4 will be much more than a C-Rig rod https://powertackle.com/product/sb-um-r-4-710/
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
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#12972400
11/21/18 07:13 PM
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T Bird
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I 'm still using the old Houston built, Tom Mann Signature, All Star Carolina Rig Rod.
Okie by birth, Texan by choice. USAF "Thunderbirds" Alumni 1985-1989
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
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#12972634
11/22/18 12:48 AM
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ezbassin
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This is a fantastic rod at that price.
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