Help Finding A New Rod

[bassboy107]

I started baitcasting a while ago and i am ready to upgrade. I already have my mind set on a reel, so I am looking for a rod. I am looking for a versatile rod. something that will cover almost anything. The rod that I looked at was a 7' Med Hvy Falcon Bucoo. Any reviews on the rod or any other suggestions? My price limit would be under $150. Thanks for your help.

[roadwarrior]

You have a lot of choices at your pricing point. I suggest being patient and buying

your rod from our Flea Market. The majority of my rods & reel were purchased there.

 

 

 

[new2BC4bass]

The Bucoo gets good reviews.  I don't have that particular model, but do have a few Falcons...Original, Cara and Expert.  All nice rods, especially the Experts, but they should be considering what they sold for.

 

As roadwarrior said, if you aren't in a rush, some pretty good deals come up on the classifieds.  That $150 might get you a rod that sold for $250 new.  Two of my Experts listed for $289, but were purchased for $100 plus shipping.  Hard to beat that kind of deal. 

 

EDIT:  Picked up a custom rod over the winter for less than the bare blank sold for.  There are good deals on this site, but also keep an eye on a couple others...that I won't give a link to here.

[thehooligan]

$150 can get you a used cumara, dobyns champion, a new crucial, a new powell endurance, lots of options at that price point. 

[RaleighBass]

The fenwick eagle gt's are decent rods for the price if you don't want to spend alot.

 

 

http://www.fenwickfishing.com/prod.php?k=309809&sk=309809&p=PUREGTT%2060M%20%20(1160886)

[5dollarsplash]

Just make sure to note the lure rating, I believe the Bucco MH is rated to 3/4oz.  A lot of other brands MH are rated to 1oz.  They are nice and lighweight if you plan to stay under the rating, just be careful not to overload it.