Falcon Bucoo Cranker Spin

[Mattfrom_NJ]

I picked up one of these for $20 a month ago. Just curious if anyone else has one and what they use it for. It's 7' medium power w moderate action. I assume from the name it's supposed to be used for cranks. Anyone throw cranks on spinning gear? Any reel recommendations? Thanks

[0119]

Yup, I do.  It'll double for some topwaters too.  I stick with 3000/30 size spinners now since there is such a small weight penalty and the wider spool gives me better performance.  I'll avoid mentioning a brand but I'm sure the worshippers will throw something out very soon.....

[aavery2]

I was looking at that very rod yesterday, seems like it would load well for lighter baits.  One thing to consider when using a spinning reel for crankbaits is IPT, while a baitcaster and a spinning reel may have similar gear raitos, the spinning reel typically has a much higher IPT due to spool size.   If you run smaller crankbaits too fast they do not perform well in my opinion.

[F14A-B]

I had that rod it was a great little rod... Great for pop r's and Dt 4 my son thinks he needs it worse!

I paid over a 100$ for mine.. So at 20$ man I wish I ran into that!!

[craww]

Made a resolution to get back to my roots and hit the creeks and rivers a lot this year, and this rod has treated me well. Currently using a Abu Orra SX w/15lb power pro, occasionally w/a leader. I've primarily used it for 1/8 poppers, rebel craws, and it is perfect for the bandit 100's. It also does well with a super spook jr's and RC 1.5's. I used it today with a shakey head as I only carry one rod, caught a bunch of fish. It does okay for close single hook baits at close range (braid helps speed it up) but obviously its not ideal.

[Mattfrom_NJ]

Thanks for the input guys. I've thrown a few square bills on this rod and most run OK but some seem to spin on their sides. I'm not sure whether this is a function of the rod though. I'll definitely be throwing some spooks w it, I think I could walk them better w a spinning rod than casting.