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Falcon Cara Amistad trig ?
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03/17/13 07:38 PM
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davetexas22
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Just wondering if this rod would be too much for fishing 1/4 oz trig worms?
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Re: Falcon Cara Amistad trig ?
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03/17/13 07:57 PM
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WacoHog06
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My grandfather and I own 12 falcon Cara T7's in various models (Amistad being one of them.) The Amistad is one hell of a rod, but too much for a 1/4 ounce t-rig. I like the Amistad for 1/2 ounce jigs and bigger, as well as c-rig. For a light t-rig, look at the Cara Head Turner or the finesse jig. If you want more backbone, the Head Turner would be the way to go!! hope this helps.
AL H P.B. 9.4 Lake Fork
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Re: Falcon Cara Amistad trig ?
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03/17/13 08:09 PM
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Donald Harper
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If you can hold it all day use it. If I was pitching and flipping I would use it in the heavy slop.
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Re: Falcon Cara Amistad trig ?
[Re: davetexas22]
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03/17/13 08:17 PM
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The Netstretcher
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I have it and have experienced no issues in using it for texas rigging. Probably my favorite rod I own.
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Re: Falcon Cara Amistad trig ?
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03/17/13 08:18 PM
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kscatman76
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I've used mine all day trig that light of weight plenty of times. I have a couple of the Buuco micro Amistads and LOVE this as well!!
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Re: Falcon Cara Amistad trig ?
[Re: davetexas22]
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03/17/13 08:28 PM
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Ken Starling
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all I use. Mainly 1/8 and 1/4 oz stuff also.
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Re: Falcon Cara Amistad trig ?
[Re: davetexas22]
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03/17/13 08:37 PM
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Evan O'Brien
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Definitely not too heavy of an action for 1/4oz... Especially with Ray Roberts near you!
REALTOR. Residential/Lake/Farm&Ranch/Hunting Properties Evan O'Brien - Regal Realtors - texaslakesandland@gmail.com (214)642-6921
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Re: Falcon Cara Amistad trig ?
[Re: davetexas22]
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03/17/13 08:53 PM
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WacoHog06
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Let me be more specific... For my home lake, I feel like its too much rod for a 1/4 oz trig..to each his own
AL H P.B. 9.4 Lake Fork
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Re: Falcon Cara Amistad trig ?
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03/17/13 10:19 PM
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davetexas22
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Thanks for all the great info! I got a good deal on the rod and wanted to use it for trigs and jigs. I like to throw a smaller weight in cover sometimes.
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Re: Falcon Cara Amistad trig ?
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03/17/13 10:26 PM
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Evan O'Brien
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I love it for finesse jigs and flipping jigs up to 1/4 - 1/2 oz. I fish 1/8oz to 1/2oz t-rigs on it... Very sensitive.
REALTOR. Residential/Lake/Farm&Ranch/Hunting Properties Evan O'Brien - Regal Realtors - texaslakesandland@gmail.com (214)642-6921
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Re: Falcon Cara Amistad trig ?
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03/18/13 12:05 AM
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trombone
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I like the 1610 Finesse Jig rod for a light T rig. Or maybe the Head Turner. The Amistad works for me, too,but feels a little too stiff for the lighter weights. Bill
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