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04/15/13 03:04 PM
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jtbgator
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Broke off an eye on my Falcon micro guide MH 6'10" rod over the weekend. Unfortunately, it cannot be repaired. So...I'll be getting a new rod today.
Any of you bass fisherman have any advice on what I should get? Not looking to break the bank...prob wanna spend less than $100.
Any tips?
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Re: Rod advice
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04/15/13 03:22 PM
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Cajun Bass Buster
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If the eye is all that broke, it can be replaced. Any rod builder or repairman can wrap a new guide for you. You can do it yourself with a little research ad enough patience.
Some folks say that fishin on a Sunday is a sin, but if a fish bites my line, you know I'm gonna reel him on in!
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Re: Rod advice
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#8827897
04/15/13 03:37 PM
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Cass Caldwell
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Was it a Falcon Bucoo? I have several of them and have never had a problem. They are great rods for $99.
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Re: Rod advice
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04/15/13 05:07 PM
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TopGunPilot
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At the tip, replace it. Otherwise, have someone fix it. Easy fix
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Re: Rod advice
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#8828234
04/15/13 05:21 PM
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wacobassin
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st. croix mojo bass allstar asr abu veritas bps carbonlite all 99 bucks
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Re: Rod advice
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#8828309
04/15/13 05:41 PM
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Project Tackle
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Veritas and BuCoo are hard to beat for the price.
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Re: Rod advice
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04/15/13 05:49 PM
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jtbgator
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Re: Rod advice
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04/15/13 06:20 PM
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Cass Caldwell
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It sounds like the problem was self-inflicted and not the fault of the manufacturer, I'd stay with the Bucoo. I have the Bucoos with regular guides and love them.
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Re: Rod advice
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04/15/13 06:33 PM
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bigcat85
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the tip is easily replaced. you dont need a new rod.
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Re: Rod advice
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04/15/13 06:52 PM
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jtbgator
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It sounds like the problem was self-inflicted and not the fault of the manufacturer, I'd stay with the Bucoo. I have the Bucoos with regular guides and love them. Yes, per my earlier post...it was self inflicted...never said it was at the fault of the mfr. I have a friend who builds custom rods so I think he can help me out. Said they're easy to fix.
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Re: Rod advice
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04/15/13 10:08 PM
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Dax Davis
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Check out the 13 fishing omen series rods cant go wrong! You can get the at cabelas or tackle warehouse!
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Re: Rod advice
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04/15/13 11:54 PM
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timwins31
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Thats a $5 fix man. . .your rod maker friend can make it like new I'm sure.
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Re: Rod advice
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04/16/13 12:08 AM
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GrantJ
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Yea man a good rod guy can have that fixed no problem for much cheaper than replacing the rod. I also noticed that you have a large bullet weight on there. If the weight it above the specs of the rod, it can also lead to broke tips etc when casting and such.
Just a warning...
Yield not to misfortunes but advance ever more boldly against them
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Re: Rod advice
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04/16/13 05:31 AM
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TopGunPilot
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Thats a $5 fix man. . .your rod maker friend can make it like new I'm sure. Been there, done that. Best of luck on it.
TopGunPilot says "Catch a BIG ONE"
TPWD A/E Instructor (1994-2010)
Former Police Officer/EMT (1993 - 2010)
Former Lake Fork Guide (1995-2008)
Mesquite PD CPA
Plano PD CPA #49/CAPPS 2012-Present
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