Blues19 Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 I plan on getting a new Revo S, but I dont know what to do about the Rod. I want to throw Brush Hogs, Paca Craws, big worms and some 1/4-1/2 oz jigs. I dont wanna spend much more than $100 if possible. Also, It will be for casting and pitching. I have a flipping stick for when I am really in the flipping/pitching mode. I was looking at the Abu Garcia Veritas, but I have read that alot of them are breaking so that has me a little worried, but still interested. I was also considering the Falcon BuCoo. Next issue, what size and action? Should I go for a fast action? mod fast? I just dont really know about it. Any help or suggestions would be awesome. Thanks guys and gals! Quote
Jaiden Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 ~7' Medium Heavy, Fast action. I've heard good things about Shimano Compres and BPS Carbonlites. I personally use a Skeet Reese micro guide rod for the applications you listed. All the rods above are ~$100. Quote
Blues19 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Posted February 21, 2013 ~7' Medium Heavy, Fast action. I've heard good things about Shimano Compres and BPS Carbonlites. I personally use a Skeet Reese micro guide rod for the applications you listed. All the rods above are ~$100. Do you like the Skeet Reese micro guide rod? I was thinking about micro guides. That was another one I had considered Quote
Quitlimpin Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 I can't speak from personal experience but everytime this subject comes up the Veritas is at the top of the list. That many people can't be wrong...... Quote
Blues19 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Posted February 21, 2013 I can't speak from personal experience, but everytime this subject comes up(which is CONSTANTLY), the Veritas is at the top of the list. That many people can't be wrong...... I havent been on the site in over a year, I got a new computer and was like, i gotta get back on this beast. Didnt realize it didnt come up so frequently. Sorry, but I have been leaning toward the Veritas. Thanks for the reply bud! Quote
Quitlimpin Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 My apologies. Now that I read my post, it definitely comes off as rude. Welcome back to the site! It's a great resource with some awesome people! Quote
BasskingKeith Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 Get the Falcon Bucoo rod because I want one, and you can fish it for me. lol jk. The Veritas would compliment it since it is Abu Garcia, and white. Decisions, decisions.. Quote
Blues19 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Posted February 22, 2013 My apologies. Now that I read my post, it definitely comes off as rude. Welcome back to the site! It's a great resource with some awesome people! Your all good. No worries. YOu made a good point about the Abu rod. So many people like it, why not give it a go? Quote
Jaiden Posted February 22, 2013 Posted February 22, 2013 Do you like the Skeet Reese micro guide rod? I was thinking about micro guides. That was another one I had consideredI own two and like mine a lot. The micro guides definitely reduce a lot of weight and I love the feel. I have read online that some have had issues with durability. I own the 7'6" heavy cover and had no issues pulling bass out of vegetation though. Quote
SudburyBasser Posted February 22, 2013 Posted February 22, 2013 At the price point I love the Shimano Compre line -- I do own several and dig them. That said, many swear by the Veritas... 1 Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted February 22, 2013 Super User Posted February 22, 2013 Go with the veritas! Mine has been used and abused even slammed in a car door still works like a charm even with the but section a little loose and cracked from the door. Quote
Diggy Posted February 22, 2013 Posted February 22, 2013 If you want a more stout feeling fishing rod, Id get the veritas. I have a few and I love them, plus the lure weight rating is 1/4-1oz on the mh f...covers you in many aspects the falcon is 1/4 to 3/4 on the mh and 3/8 to 1oz in the heavy fast They are both nice rods either way, I know ABU has great customer service...not sure about Falcon, the video below says he hasnt gotten a replacement in the comments, which sucks Quote
Cull1508 Posted February 22, 2013 Posted February 22, 2013 The Veritas is a good rod but if money has anything to do with it the Vendetta is a good rod too for 20$ less. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 22, 2013 Super User Posted February 22, 2013 At the price point I love the Shimano Compre line -- I do own several and dig them. That said, many swear by the Veritas... Totally agree here. Lifetime warranty -- over the counter! -- is second to none for a quality rod. Although I'm now "falling in love" with St. Croix too........ 1 Quote
Super User Teal Posted February 22, 2013 Super User Posted February 22, 2013 Veritas, mojo bass, compre. For the budget u have, you cant really go wrong. Besides, if your veritas does break. Abu/ pure fishing will take good care of you. I had one break, but i must have gotten a lemon. The replacement has been a back up jerkbait rod over the winter and has hauled several fish with no prob. Quote
BassMaster#1 Posted February 22, 2013 Posted February 22, 2013 I like the bps carbon light with micro guides and with the spring classic starting tomorrow you can get the Johnny morris one for $106 with a rod trade in. If you don't have a bass pro by you get the veritas of tackle warehouse when the have their 10 or 15% sale within the next couple weeks. Quote
Amarley Posted February 22, 2013 Posted February 22, 2013 7' MH with Fast tip is definitely a great choice. You can use it for spinnerbaits, swim jigs, texas rigs and even carolina rigs in addition to the other techniques you mentioned. I like the Veritas, Mojos, etc, but I would also look at Halo Daylite, Powell Diesel for some different options. Those are also great choices under $100. Quote
nwmike Posted February 22, 2013 Posted February 22, 2013 fenwick hmx ,daiwa team, powell diesel would be my picks for under 100.00. Quote
SudburyBasser Posted February 22, 2013 Posted February 22, 2013 Totally agree here. Lifetime warranty -- over the counter! -- is second to none for a quality rod. Although I'm now "falling in love" with St. Croix too........ If I hadn't bought a pair of Shimanos last month I would be tempted by a St. Croix or G. Loomis thanks to the unexpectedly large tax refund I'll be getting in a few days...that said, a man can never have too many fishing rods... 1 Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 22, 2013 Super User Posted February 22, 2013 I have Veritas 7'3" MH/F and I like it, it hasn't broken. *knock on wood* However, I also have a Compre Worm and Jig 7'2", I like the feel of the Compre a little more. Either Rod wouldn't be bad though. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 22, 2013 Super User Posted February 22, 2013 If I hadn't bought a pair of Shimanos last month I would be tempted by a St. Croix or G. Loomis thanks to the unexpectedly large tax refund I'll be getting in a few days...that said, a man can never have too many fishing rods... But a man's wife can determine if said man will sleep in dog house (or shed) with all his rods! LOL 1 Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 22, 2013 Super User Posted February 22, 2013 But a man's wife can determine if said man will sleep in dog house (or shed) with all his rods! LOL Totally true, I wish I knew BPS had these sales for Spring (last year was my first season getting into the Bassin' world) or I would've saved up my money and unloaded at one time. Due to my money being spent in January my wife would kill me right now if I spent another penny on anything to do with fishing. I'd be buried with my rods. LOL Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 22, 2013 Super User Posted February 22, 2013 Totally true, I wish I knew BPS had these sales for Spring (last year was my first season getting into the Bassin' world) or I would've saved up my money and unloaded at one time. Due to my money being spent in January my wife would kill me right now if I spent another penny on anything to do with fishing. I'd be buried with my rods. LOL I can sympathize. I just bought some needed stuff for the house, but the CFO was reticent to let me do it. If she was reticent on that stuff, how can I justify going to the Spring Classic! She caught me! I'm officially between a rock and a hard place. Quote
SudburyBasser Posted February 22, 2013 Posted February 22, 2013 But a man's wife can determine if said man will sleep in dog house (or shed) with all his rods! LOL Ah, but this is why I stayed single my good man! I never need justify why I bought a new rod versus a corner table that my theoretical better half found "darling" Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted February 22, 2013 Super User Posted February 22, 2013 Don't know what happened to Diggy's rod. Maybe it got nicked in transit or something. Any company can occasionally let a product out the door that isn't up to snuff. I have a couple Falcon Originals. My MH landed my PB LMB last year. Bass was in a Hydrilla bed so I locked down the drag on my STX, and applied thumb pressure to the spool to keep it from slipping while I hauled her out of the weed bed. Falcon treated me fairly when I fell face first into a pile of rocks and broke my 7' Medium Expert..a favorite of mine. I told them what happened, and they replaced it with a $200 rod for an $80 cost to me. I thought I would check to see what they might offer me, but wasn't expecting much since it was totally my fault the rod broke. It may not be the same as a Shimano warranty, but Shimano could lower the prices on their rods if they didn't have to replace them for free regardless of how they were destroyed. Quote
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