Looking for Rock Crawler rod suggestions

[Bill Babler]

I have new Cara Crankers in stock, the Rod that McClelland, designed for his RK crawler. 

Last week Phil Stone had some new Jewel Rods in the boat made by Ark Rod out of Harrison Arkansas. They were more than sweet.  USA made from the same factory as the Original Cara. I think a son-in-law bought the business. 

Looked really similar to the Falcon, except the split grip that was a very sticky rubber material, that I really liked. 

Lite as a feather. I picked up a cranker and also a jerk bait rod. They were new and Phil had not had a chance to fish them. 

Said they were priced similar to the Falcon

Just looked them up. $289.00 for the Red Series. Some cork handle some rubber. 

1 yr warranty returns $25.00. Later warranty $100.00 no lifetime.  Just don't  know enough about them yet. 

 

[edwin]

Great info, thanks Bill.   I think that Denny Dennis had some Virtus rods when I was in there the other day.   Will swing by there this week and take a peek.   If I don't pick one up, I'll be in touch re: a Cara.  

[Smithvillesteve]

Mike McClelland had a great video on Youtube, i think, about early spring prespawn baits. One was the RockCrawler. And he talked glowingly about that Falcon cranking rod. If i was going to buy a new cranking rod i think i would be contacting Mr Babler. Just sayin.

[Fishrman]

Have been using Wright McGill Rick Clunn version.  7 ft, it's composite and listed as a clear water square bill rod.  But I have find it to be great with a RK.  Pretty limber, but holds fish well and I don't get hang that RK as much. 

[Sprint21fter]

6 hours ago, Fishrman said:

Have been using Wright McGill Rick Clunn version.  7 ft, it's composite and listed as a clear water square bill rod.  But I have find it to be great with a RK.  Pretty limber, but holds fish well and I don't get hang that RK as much. 

Shimano Circa :fast tip/medium heavy/7footer/$99😁

[edwin]

Thanks for all the replies.  I'm gonna go with the Falcon Cara via Mr. Bill...can't wait to give it a whirl in a couple weeks.