For you guys that throw one all the time, what�s your favorite C-rig Rod, $200 and under?

I use the BPS Carbon lite gen 2... 7'6"... heavy with fast action tip....

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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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.

Go with the Falcon rod...��.. They are the best IMO

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.

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?

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.

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

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!

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.

Guess I may have to try me a Cara then!

Cara ST Amistad. Best there is for c rig.

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/