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Carolina Rig Rod
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09/24/20 03:51 PM
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Joined: Jul 2003
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McLovinâ
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Hey Guys Looking to replace my rod for my C-rig set up. What are some suggestions that are $150/less
Thanks-
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: McLovinâ]
#13710216
09/24/20 04:21 PM
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CB-52
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if you do not need it soon I would save a little longer to get a shimano zodias or a falcon expert/cara personally I like a 7â4-7â6 for a crig.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: McLovinâ]
#13710222
09/24/20 04:28 PM
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SkeeterGuy1
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I use a Dobyns Fury 735 and it gets the job done for me. Fits your price point as well.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: McLovinâ]
#13710253
09/24/20 04:53 PM
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popcork
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I use a Falcon lowrider Carolina rig II.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: McLovinâ]
#13710254
09/24/20 04:54 PM
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popcork
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I use a Falcon lowrider Carolina rig II.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: McLovinâ]
#13710304
09/24/20 05:34 PM
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Cmack
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Budget set up is a Falcon Lowrider Carolina rig II Sweet set up is a G.Loomis BCR 875 GLX
If they both got broke/stolen today, I'd replace with a Zodias. IMHO about the best bang for the buck out there today. YMMV.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: McLovinâ]
#13710310
09/24/20 05:39 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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I bought the Falcon Lowrider Lizard Dragger for C rig. But I wound up feeling like it was struggling with the weight of the rig, so I stepped it up to a Falcon Lowrider Heavy Cover Jig and REALLY like the way it casts the 1+ ounce rigs and the sensitivity is pretty good with braid main line. $129 regular price and you can find them on sale from time to time.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: McLovinâ]
#13710381
09/24/20 07:05 PM
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Posts: 176
Tyler822
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Johnny Morris Carbonlite 2.0 - 7â6â MH
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: McLovinâ]
#13710933
09/25/20 12:14 PM
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Okie Poke
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No matter what rod you buy, most definitely get the HEAVY action.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: McLovinâ]
#13711081
09/25/20 02:44 PM
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rkd
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Second the ALX Zolo Dragger. It's about $65 more than your budget though. Not to start a debate on whether the reel or the rod is more important but with crigging, I think the rod might be slightly more important since you're not casting/reeling near as much. Maybe save a few $$ on the reel and apply it towards the rod?
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: McLovinâ]
#13711410
09/25/20 10:01 PM
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danceswithbass
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Third on the ALX dragger. I have a longer C rig specific rod, but I used my dragger in a pinch a month ago and that thing casted a C rigged fluke a mile paired with a Lews Tournament Pro reel
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: McLovinâ]
#13712178
09/26/20 08:12 PM
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ezbassin
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I like the Dobyns Sierra in a 734. Also a great rod for throwing buzz baits.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: Okie Poke]
#13712203
09/26/20 08:30 PM
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ezbassin
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No matter what rod you buy, most definitely get the HEAVY action. Heavy is a relative term when you are talking about all the rod brands out there. Some are as stiff as a broom handle and you won't get the distance out of it like you would on a rod with some tip action to it.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: ezbassin]
#13712442
09/27/20 12:21 AM
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Tyler822
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No matter what rod you buy, most definitely get the HEAVY action. Heavy is a relative term when you are talking about all the rod brands out there. Some are as stiff as a broom handle and you won't get the distance out of it like you would on a rod with some tip action to it. 100%. Put your hands on whatever rod you decide on before you buy it.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: McLovinâ]
#13712565
09/27/20 01:26 AM
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ko bass attack 27
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Been using the Falcon Lizard Dagger forever.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: ko bass attack 27]
#13713466
09/27/20 11:27 PM
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ezbassin
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Been using the Falcon Lizard Dagger forever. When this rod first came out I felt like it was the best one on the market for throwing a C-rig. Can you still find them somewhere?
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: McLovinâ]
#13713926
09/28/20 01:37 PM
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ko bass attack 27
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I've got it in the Low Rider and the original Cara series. You might find one on Ebay and I have seen individuals trying to sell them on BBC.
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: McLovinâ]
#13714706
09/29/20 01:40 AM
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herbsteiner
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I have a black "Made in USA" Original 7C-17 Carolina Lizard Dragger from the 80's that's been hanging in my garage for years. $50 to anyone in the Austin area. I live up on Lake Travis and for the last few years I haven't been tossing a C-rig as often as I did when I fished Lake Austin a lot. But for that technique the last few years I've been using an NRX 873C CRR. Also it's good for jigging 1/4oz and over soft plastics like beavers, creatures, et al. Before the NRX I used a Dobyns Fury FR735C, which is an excellent heavyweight rod (to me) and only like $120!
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Re: Carolina Rig Rod
[Re: McLovinâ]
#13715758
09/30/20 01:06 AM
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LFA17
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Dobyns Sierra 735 for 1 ounce or 734 for 3/4 ounce
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