denjac Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 I too use Falcon rods and love them, but too say they are bargain rods might be a stretch. They start at low to mid $100,'s Maybe compared to a Lommis they are a bargain, but they aint cheap. Just wanted to clairify that, didnt want someone thinking they could get one for $30. and have there heart skip a beat when they priced them. Dennis Boothe Joplin Mo. For a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." ~ Winston Churchill ~
hoglaw Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 I bought my last two falcons at Southtown Sporting Goods in Fayetteville, and they were both around $70 I think. Maybe they were a less expensive model, but I'm converted.
Bill Babler Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Ouick note on the shaky head rods. I have both Falcon's and St. Croix upper end spinning rods that I use for duel purpose and without a doubt the Falcon is far superior and much less pricy on these upper end rods. Falcon Cara 6'9" product no. C5-5169M, with 8 Ci's Fuji guides Extreme tip, Table Rock design for 1/4 oz split rigs, 3/8 jigs and shaky head with 6 and 8 lb. test is a Table Rock clear water miltipurpose rod that is as good as it gets. This Rod is about a Buck Sixty Nine with tax, so its not cheap, but you would never regret it. I also use St Croix Legend Elite, ES70MF, 7ft. with the same line weight. This rod is just a bit soft in the middle, but has a very fast tip, to detect the lighest strikes, great walleye rod. The Sticker shock on this baby is about $350.00 with tax so it is extreme price upper end. For fit and finish, the Cara is way above the Elite, The St. Croix, seem to fade abit in the sun, and if you leave them in a closed rod box the handles will mold very fast and the blank will take on a white ashen color. The Falcon's are bullet proof. with fantastic feel. St. Croix, does make the ulitmate grub swimming rod also with a fast tip and a soft middle, that allows you to let that big smallie load on the rod before you lay the law down, if you want more on the grub swimmers, let me know. Presenting bottom baits verse swimming baits is a complete nother category. Good Luck http://whiteriveroutfitters.com http://whiteriverlodgebb.com
Members Bassmandan Posted January 24, 2008 Members Posted January 24, 2008 I would also go with the lighter rating rod. In my opinion when using a shaky head, sensitivity seems to trump any extra backbone that you can get from using a heavier rating rod. So if I couldn't just buy both, I would go with the lighter one. Ha ha. Also, I have used st.croix rods for about 10 years but almost all of them are the premiere series which is about $100. Although I don't own any of the legend series, I feel that st.croix makes one of the best rods in the $100 category. I know that the original question wasn't about brands but thats my two cents. Dan "It isn't a matter of the fish ain't biting...Sometimes you just need to fish harder and smarter for less." -Al Lindner "Some wise guy once defined fishing line as a piece of string with a worm on one end and a darn fool on the other. This is a silly definition, of course-for many fishermen use flies instead of worms." -Ed Zern
sfiser Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Bill, I would like a little more info on what you use for swimming grubs. I use my loomis drop shot rods but I am about to buy a new rod just for the grub swimming. Hit me with some suggestions if you could fellas. So what are the best rods to swim grubs with?? I use my loomis drop shot rods.. But I am getting ready to buy a rod just for swimming grubs. Hit me with suggestions.
Members DeadHead Posted January 25, 2008 Author Members Posted January 25, 2008 Bill, I would like a little more info on what you use for swimming grubs. I use my loomis drop shot rods but I am about to buy a new rod just for the grub swimming. Hit me with some suggestions if you could fellas. So what are the best rods to swim grubs with?? I use my loomis drop shot rods.. But I am getting ready to buy a rod just for swimming grubs. Hit me with suggestions. Yeah....what sfiser said.... And, thanks all for your postings. C'mon Spring...
sfiser Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 I didn't mean to repeat myself in my post. I didn't think my first post worked so I rewrote it. Its a little hard to use the internet when your reading/typing your posts from your blackberry at work. Anyway, I'm new to posting and love reading the reports and appreciate everyone sharing info.
sfiser Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Didn't mean to repeat myself in my post, its tough to type and enter a report on my blackberry and I didnkt think I did it right. Guess that's what I get for trying to post from my cell phone.
conman Posted February 7, 2008 Posted February 7, 2008 Guys, What is the advantage of using spinning equipment for the Shakey Jig? I hate hate hate using spinning gear. I was at the Boat show last night and a salesman was telling me I need to adapt and learn to love the spinning gear for this technique, but he really couldnt tell me why. Is it just castability??? Chris
Fishing Buddy Don House Posted February 7, 2008 Fishing Buddy Posted February 7, 2008 Well, I like the spinning rod because I have to fish such lighter line easier to control and better casting and feel, but that is just my 2 cents worth.. Maybe Bill and some of the other guys on here can put in their 2 cents worth.. Good Fishing Capt. Don Guys, What is the advantage of using spinning equipment for the Shakey Jig? I hate hate hate using spinning gear. I was at the Boat show last night and a salesman was telling me I need to adapt and learn to love the spinning gear for this technique, but he really couldnt tell me why. Is it just castability??? Chris Capt. Don House Branson Fishing Guide Service Table Rock Lake and Taneycomo Lake Branson MOBranson Fishing Guide Service Website Pro Staff for G3 Boats, Yamaha Outboards, Humminbird Electronics, Minnkota Trolling Motors, Grandt Custom Rods, Ardent Reels, Seaguar, Berkley-Fishing
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