(='_'=) Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 hey. just passing along a great deal i found yesterday at Academy of El Paso Tx. the Falcon Bucoo Miicroguide rods, originally marked at $130, were on sale at only $30.... i got two of them (the last two on the shelf actually), im not sure if this is in every Academy, but it could be worth checking.... Quote
Bass_Fanatic Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 I bought 2 Caras for $49.88 and a Lowrider for $29.88!! Quote
BASSHUNTER1961 Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Great deal... I bought three of them recenty, and the were not $30.00 1 Quote
gramps50 Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 hey. just passing along a great deal i found yesterday at Academy of El Paso Tx. the Falcon Bucoo Miicroguide rods, originally marked at $130, were on sale at only $30.... i got two of them (the last two on the shelf actually), im not sure if this is in every Academy, but it could be worth checking.... They're $99.99 online Quote
(='_'=) Posted October 22, 2012 Author Posted October 22, 2012 They're $99.99 online what store?? Tackle warehouse has them for $130.... and still, 99 is more than 3 times $29.88 haha =) now i only need to know what can i use this rod for... Quote
gramps50 Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 what store?? Tackle warehouse has them for $130.... and still, 99 is more than 3 times $29.88 haha =) now i only need to know what can i use this rod for... http://www.academy.com But cheaper than $130 ;-) Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted October 22, 2012 Super User Posted October 22, 2012 Academy has in store sales that aren't advertised on the internet. Quote
(='_'=) Posted October 22, 2012 Author Posted October 22, 2012 http://www.academy.com But cheaper than $130 ;-) hahaha thats right... but as retiredbosn mentions, maybe they have in store sales not advised online... but i didnt know they could have online prices different than in store (other than special sales) Quote
BASSHUNTER1961 Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 The $99.00 rods have standard guides not micro guides. The Bucoo's with micro guides are $129.00 You got a crazy deal. Quote
(='_'=) Posted October 22, 2012 Author Posted October 22, 2012 The $99.00 rods have standard guides not micro guides. The Bucoo's with micro guides are $129.00 You got a crazy deal. and i got it by accident... i was just walking through the rod aisle, without looking at anything in particular, basically cruising to get to the other side, when a yellow rod catched my eye... i recognized it as a Skeet rod, so i stopped to look at it closely, since i had only seen them online.... then, this man comes to me and tells me the Tournament Choice rods lying next to the Skeets were great to have if you needed a rod to lend to a friend or something... i tell him my friends have their rods, and i dont really have a lot of friends who fish, and that i was just hanging around... then he directs me to the Bucoo (i had already walked past them without noticing) and says "well, you may take a look at this ones, they are just $30, originally retail for $130.. i already have one in my cart"... so i checked them, inspected them to see if they had any problem (they didnt), and immediately took the last 2 they had in stock.... so, angels do exist haha Quote
BASSHUNTER1961 Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 I have a 7' MH and 2 6'6" M one casting one spinning. They are fantastic rods. I would use the 7''er for your spinner bait rod over your Veritas. Quote
(='_'=) Posted October 22, 2012 Author Posted October 22, 2012 I have a 7' MH and 2 6'6" M one casting one spinning. They are fantastic rods. I would use the 7''er for your spinner bait rod over your Veritas. even if the Bucoo is M and the Veritas MH?? and in that case, what would you use the Veritas for?? i can always take it back to the store, but, i already have it, so i prefer to put it to good use... Quote
BASSHUNTER1961 Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 The Veritas is the perfect Senko/soft plastics rod..... The Falcon you have is great for spinner baits. It's softer and allows the fish to fully take the bait before you try to set the hook, same with cranks. Quote
(='_'=) Posted October 22, 2012 Author Posted October 22, 2012 The Veritas is the perfect Senko/soft plastics rod..... The Falcon you have is great for spinner baits. It's softer and allows the fish to fully take the bait before you try to set the hook, same with cranks. ok, and between the Veritas and the Falcon Clark Wendlandt MH i also have and am currently using for senkos and soft plastics?? Quote
BASSHUNTER1961 Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 I would choose the Falcon Clark Wendlandt over the Veritas if that's what your asking.... Quote
(='_'=) Posted October 22, 2012 Author Posted October 22, 2012 I would choose the Falcon Clark Wendlandt over the Veritas if that's what your asking.... thanx. so, if you choose the wendlandt for plastics, and the bucoo for spinnerbaits... what would you do with the veritas?? i think i will be able to decide once i can get to the water with both rods... so far, i have only unpacked them and handled them around in the house, but i have not even mounted a reel on any of those 2 rods yet.... Quote
BASSHUNTER1961 Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Keep it for a spare or return it and buy some tackle. Quote
(='_'=) Posted October 22, 2012 Author Posted October 22, 2012 well, returning it is an option, but it implies a 3 hour drive... so i would rather put a reel on it and use it for something... now i just need to figure out what to tie to it.... Quote
TNBassin' Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 So between the Veritas and the Bucoo micro, which one is better? I've got the Veritas and I love it, but every time I see a Falcon Bucoo micro at Wally world it calls my name. Quote
BASSHUNTER1961 Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 So between the Veritas and the Bucoo micro, which one is better? I've got the Veritas and I love it, but every time I see a Falcon Bucoo micro at Wally world it calls my name. I have fished several AG Veritas rods, and feel the Bucoo is a far better rod. Extemely light and sensitive, and the grip is far more comfortable than the Veritas. The reel seat is much better on the Bucoo as well. I now have 3 Bucoo's and I will be getting a couple more next season. I have a 7' MH casting, 6'6" M spinning and a 7' medium spinning. Quote
(='_'=) Posted October 23, 2012 Author Posted October 23, 2012 So between the Veritas and the Bucoo micro, which one is better? I've got the Veritas and I love it, but every time I see a Falcon Bucoo micro at Wally world it calls my name. you might as well check them out in Academy, maybe they also have it for $30... Quote
(='_'=) Posted October 23, 2012 Author Posted October 23, 2012 I have fished several AG Veritas rods, and feel the Bucoo is a far better rod. Extemely light and sensitive, and the grip is far more comfortable than the Veritas. The reel seat is much better on the Bucoo as well. I now have 3 Bucoo's and I will be getting a couple more next season. I have a 7' MH casting, 6'6" M spinning and a 7' medium spinning. is there a problem with the reel seat on the veritas?? i have not put a reel on mine yet, but the "seat" looks different, not like any reel seat i have seen... unfortunately my veritas and my bucoo are completely different, the first one is 6"9´ MH, the second one is 7´ M, so i feel there would be no real comparison... but i guess each one can have its place on the boat, and hopefully i will land a bunch of fish with each... since i fish a lot of spinnerbaits i think i will be using the veritas a lot, but i also have some cranks i plan on tying to the bucoo as well.... Quote
BASSHUNTER1961 Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 is there a problem with the reel seat on the veritas?? i have not put a reel on mine yet, but the "seat" looks different, not like any reel seat i have seen... unfortunately my veritas and my bucoo are completely different, the first one is 6"9´ MH, the second one is 7´ M, so i feel there would be no real comparison... but i guess each one can have its place on the boat, and hopefully i will land a bunch of fish with each... since i fish a lot of spinnerbaits i think i will be using the veritas a lot, but i also have some cranks i plan on tying to the bucoo as well.... I hate the reel seat on the Veritas as it is not comfortable. It also allows the reel to move side to side, no matter how much you tighten it down. The 7'M Bucoo works very well with spinner baits. The Veritas you have makes for a good weightless worm rod or Wacky rig. Quote
(='_'=) Posted October 23, 2012 Author Posted October 23, 2012 I hate the reel seat on the Veritas as it is not comfortable. It also allows the reel to move side to side, no matter how much you tighten it down. The 7'M Bucoo works very well with spinner baits. The Veritas you have makes for a good weightless worm rod or Wacky rig. thanx. this is my first dedicated spinnerbait rod, and i thought i needed a MH for them. i guess i will have to try them with both rods to see what i prefer. i have never fished wacky or weightless worms, all my worms, or plastics for that matter, are always texas rigged... but im not against trying something new, so i guess i will be doing a lot of experimenting this fall... Quote
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