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Seeing as the issue is the key fob getting too close and triggering the lift/close gate ability, maybe one of those Faraday cage key fob covers would work? Just slip the key inside when you're going to be working there. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MDF5TX9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_W6YTAAP7YP8DG1ZHZFC4

Amp hours is the same way you can tell how much battery capacity your phone has. The higher the amp hours at a constant voltage, the longer you should be able to run the battery. This is all theoretical, but assuming all batteries perform the same, amp hours should give you a close estimate of how long the motor will operate for. You would need to know amperage draw from that motor in order to get a more precise number for total hours of operation. I would talk to a dealer about it, personally. They will be able to give you a better answer.

Man, I gotta move to Michigan. Nice catch A-Jay!

Thanks for all of the advice. It has helped a lot. I think I am going to swap out the Falcon for the Daiwa.

Boy do I feel dumb. Scrolled right past it. I'm assuming you use one personally or have used one in the past? I know Daiwa makes a great product, but any problems or quirks I should know about with them? Thanks!

I have a 10XD and a couple Rapala DT-16s as well as a DD22. The 10XD has been used on my MH-F rod, so I'm not worried about that, but I would like to use the others on the cranking rod. That 10XD is my heaviest crank, but I can throw anything above 1.25 oz on my heavier rod if need be. Looking at those Tatula rods, one is a 7'1" cranking rod and the other is a 7'2" rod without the cranking label. Both have the same power and action, but do you still recommend the 7'2"? Thanks again!

I was planning on throwing my inventory of diving cranks, squarebills, and Rapalas ranging from 1/4 to 5/8 oz despite the rod's recommendation. The lakes here are deep. Most of them are flooded canyons so I can go from shore to 60ft of water with a good cast. I have some deep divers I would like to throw, but I have stouter rods for that if need be. The issue with using those rods for cranks is that they would normally be tied on with T-rigs or spinnerbaits to start the day and I would lose some utility. I think I am going to exchange the rod with Tackle Warehouse, but I'm not sure which rod to get now. I would have $130 in credit, but I think I can afford to go over that if there is an exceptional recommendation. Thanks for all of your help rippin-lips. I don't mind being told that I screwed up and it seems I have screwed up and bought too little rod.

DVT: Thanks for the info. I was wondering how the hookset would change and that cleared it up. Instead of crossing the fish's eyes, just pull the hook the rest of the way through. fishguy613: Good to know for the deep divers. I'm starting to think I should have gotten the Medium Heavy variant instead just for the sake of versatility. Maybe Tackle Warehouse will take it back. Thanks!

Most of my spinning reels list line capacity for three line weights and lengths of line. I don't think that using 6# will limit casting distance assuming you are already familiar with the equipment. Quite the opposite, since we all know lighter line generally means better casting distance. The point I was trying to imply without coming across as derogatory to dgsm98 was that it may have been user error with the spooling or use of the reel. I think what happened here was that he either A) spooled on too much line (something I have done myself when I was learning) and the line began to dig or B )he wasn't using proper technique with casting. Honestly, I doubt the line had much to do with the tangles. I think lure weight and rod power had everything to do with it. However, I wanted to try and hit this problem from all possible angles, even the unlikely ones. Oh, and listen to smalljaw on the ultralight gear. I had never even considered the possibility of wearing a fish out that much and killing it.

That is the general consensus. The moderate action allows for the fish to hook itself while still having enough backbone to really set the hook and keep it set. An ultralight will not do that for a crankbait. Diving crankbaits require a fairly long cast to get to depth and if you are using an ultralight, between your rod and the stretch in your line, there will hardly be any force to hook the fish. Nothing against ultralights in general. I've caught more fish on my ultralights than any other rod, but I would think twice before using them on bass. If I were to buy a budget cranking rod, I would look for something Medium Fast action since I have not found a good rod with a moderate action for less than $100. Not saying they aren't out there, but I haven't found them.

What kind of cranks are you using? I would not recommend an ultralight rod for any bass cranking rod since it doesn't have the backbone to set the hook when a fish strikes. Using an ultralight with most crankbaits is going to lose you some fish. Unless you are using 1/16th or 1/8 oz lures frequently, an ultralight simply will not cut it. I have a couple ultralight rods for trout and panfish and the only cranks I put on there are Rebel Crickhoppers and the small Rapala Originals. While the fish may fight better on an ultralight, they are not good cranking rods. Sorry if that came off badly, but please do not crank on ultralights. It is not fun.

Good to know on the power rating. I'm hoping it will handle my Rapalas and smaller cranks pretty well as that is what I fish most out here. Lots of pressured fish in Arizona. Thanks for the info!

Have you ever had trouble fighting fish away from cover with it? Moderate rods are a completely new experience for me and I don't want to push it too far.

Start here. I would bookmark that and read through it occasionally. The crankbait section, while not completely in depth is helpful. As far as answering your question, we need to know whether you are using a spinning or casting rod. I'm going to assume a baitcaster since you mentioned a big tangle. For your line, make sure you are using line that your reel is rated for. This should be on the packaging that came with it. Outside these ratings, the reel will perform suboptimally, similar to putting E85 in a Ferrari. It may go, but it won't be nearly as satisfying. 6 lb is a little light for crankbaits, especially for most baitcasters. I use at least 10lb for my cranks. 12 should work. Your issue appears to be your rod. Light crankbaits do not perform well on Medium Heavy (MH) or heavier rods. Your rod should give a rating on lure weights for it to cast. Those numbers aren't gospel, but they should give you a rough idea of what to be using. The other issue is your action. With a fast action, there is very little tip movement. Combine these factors with a light crankbait and you will have the situation you are describing. However, you should be able to at least cast a crankbait on your setup without getting a tangle. I don't know your exact situation with your setup or line, but my guess as to why the 6lb line refused to cooperate with your reel is that the reel was not designed for that light of line. The other possibility is that the line was stiffer than what you were used to, but at this point, I am just guessing. For casting your crankbait further, either use a crankbait that fits your rods specifications or get a new rod. Crankbait rods are usually moderate to moderate-fast action. I actually just received my Falcon Bucoo cranking rod today and asked a question about pitfalls with using cranking rods that you might find interesting. For very light crankbaits like the wood Rapalas, I use a medium fast spinning combo with 10lb test line. It works well for the lighter lures since it can handle lures all the way down to 1/8th of an ounce. As far as attaching weight to a crankbait, I know people have done Carolina rigs with crankbaits, but I have no idea how successful they have been with it. Personally, I would not recommend it. Hope this helped, and remember, I am by no means an expert, just someone who has done a lot of research on this site for crankbait information in the past month or so. Good luck and tight lines!

Hello everyone, I recently acquired a Falcon Bucoo 7' Medium Moderate Microguide rod for cranking, but I had some questions on limitations of the rod itself, what kind of line to use with it, and just the general technique with the rod. The closest thing I have to this rod is my ultralight trout setup, which can bend almost twice as far as this rod can and it helps me set the hook with spinners in the little trout streams in Arizona. 1) As far as limitations, what can a fast action rod do that a moderate action cannot do? I know with a medium moderate, I will not be horsing fish out of weeds or heavy cover, but is there anything else I should be looking out for? For example, do heavier baits (ie at the top of the rod's rating range) behave worse with the softer tip or will the rod break more easily than a similar fast action rod? 2) For line, I know that when using a fast tipped rod using mono is better for use with crankbaits since it allows for shock when the fish strikes. My question is, should I continue using mono or should I switch to fluorocarbon or braid since the tip should help compensate during the strike? 3) Finally, for fishing technique, what can I do with a moderate action rod for crankbaits that I normally could not do with a fast action? Will casting, retrieve, and fighting the fish be very different? I'm looking for information so that I can use this new setup to its full potential and not worry about breaking it like I did with my previous high dollar rod purchase. Any advice is helpful. Thanks!

OK, glad I clarified. I will be picking some up. They are still doing the clearance by me and there is lots of line left on the clearance rack. They also had the 20% off stuff, but that didn't seem to be as good of a deal. Thanks everyone!

I think I may need to clarify since after looking, I realized that there are two spool sizes that look identical to me. This is the price for a 300 yard spool. I'm not sure if that makes a difference, but Tackle Warehouse has them listed at 34.99 vs the 150 yard at 19.99.

OK, thanks. Braid is not my forte, so I'm glad I asked. Thanks again!

Title says it all. Dick's Sporting goods by my house has Power Pro for BOGO. I don't use braid and I currently don't have anywhere to add it to my setups, but I feel like this is a good deal. They also have Suffix 832 for the same deal. Price is $31 for either. Thanks!

I probably will. Just wish I had a little more to show for my efforts is all. Thanks for the encouragement, though!

But I got some pretty pictures. Couldn't find any fish, so I found some wild horses instead. I headed out to Saguaro Lake today, hoping to practice some techniques and mentalities I learned here. It was a rough morning for fishing. Woke up at 415, drove to the lake, arrived at just about 530. Started off throwing a Hula Popper as poppers had been reported being successful. The sun comes up and I switch to my search bait, a Rat-L-Trap in chrome and blue back. As soon as I switch to my search bait, I see two small shad boils with a bass chasing. I worked with what I had and cast the Rat-L-Trap through the boil, but came up empty. I switched to a square bill Rapala in Carribean Shad (my confidence search lure) and come up dry after 20 minutes of fan casting my point. I change up to a dual Colorado blade Strike King spinnerbait in black for a slower search approach... nada. Finally, I tried a dropshot with a grape roboworm (a color that I had had success on this lake's sister lake) and got nothing. I'm debating whether or not to go out again tomorrow to a completely different lake with better shore access, but today was pretty discouraging. It was a beautiful morning and I got to spend some time outside without burning alive. I may end up going tomorrow regardless, but any advice is appreciated. Thanks for reading!

Usually with combos, it's wholesale. You could ask the sales rep nicely if you could trade out for another rod, but I would just return it. You should be able to get cash back with a receipt. Do some research and save some money for a different rod.

Welcome aboard! I really enjoyed your story. Sounds like you have an awesome kid!

How recently did you purchase it? If it was within a month, most places take returns for store credit on used items. Beyond that, I would use the rod and have the Abu Garcia warranty service bookmarked.

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