Falcon BuCoo SR Rod

[Hammer 4]

So, I'm looking for a rod I can toss lighter swimbaits, i.e. 6" Hud's that weigh 20z's or so..I found the Falcon BuCoo extra heavy 7'5" rated for 1/2 to 3 oz. 

Any of you gents used this rod ? if so what did you like or dislike about it.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Falcon_BuCoo_SR_Casting_Rods/descpage-FNBC.html

[Fishaholic7lbs]

Havent used that particular model but I have several bucoos.. i will say when it comes to falcons there power rating is always a little softer than what it says like heavy is more of a med heavy

 

 

[Hammer 4]

3 hours ago, Fishaholic7lbs said:

Havent used that particular model but I have several bucoos.. i will say when it comes to falcons there power rating is always a little softer than what it says like heavy is more of a med heavy

 

 

Thanks. That helps a lot.

[Bass Junke]

I have a 7' med hvy and it feels like a med. Really nice and light though, love it. Look at it's lure weight rating, 1/4 to 3/4. It seems pretty accurate, it is just most other rod companies would call it a med. 

[RichF]

I would also say that the Bucoos tapers are also a little different than other brands. My buddy picked me up a 7'H fast on a crazy deal and I find it nowhere near that rating. It feels like a slightly lighter medium heavy with a moderate fast taper. Like, I feel I could throw treble hook baits on it with no problems tearing them out.

[Fishaholic7lbs]

If you have the money You could invest in the expert line from falcons there actions are a little more legit on the higher end stuff.. cara’s also

2 minutes ago, Fishaholic7lbs said:

If you have the money You could invest in the expert line from falcons there actions are a little more legit on the higher end stuff.. cara’s also

Not saying the bucoos aren’t great rods there power ratings are a little softer than most companies.. 

[Hammer 4]

Thanks for all the input. Decided to go with a Dobyn's SB 795 Fury. Looks to fit the bill pretty good.

[BassKicker42]

What’s the best bucoo sr rod for walking topwater baits like sexy dawgs and cover pops?

[Grantman83]

The trap caster 

[Fishaholic7lbs]

I actually went and bought the 7’5” a couple weeks ago to have as a braided line flipping stick.. I put one of my shimano castaic on it with 65lb power pro super slick its an awesome combo waitin for that grass bite to get hot 

[Hammer 4]

After much debate with myself..haha..I went with the Irod Genesis II 783sb rod. It has a split grip which I prefer, super light, and the action is great. Throws a 6" hud really well, I have a Tatula 200 reel on it, pretty happy so far. 

[Fishaholic7lbs]

On 8/9/2019 at 8:07 AM, RichF said:

I would also say that the Bucoos tapers are also a little different than other brands. My buddy picked me up a 7'H fast on a crazy deal and I find it nowhere near that rating. It feels like a slightly lighter medium heavy with a moderate fast taper. Like, I feel I could throw treble hook baits on it with no problems tearing them out.

Falcon has 2 7ft rods that are heavies. A 6 power 12-25 which is more like a med heavy I would say and a 7 power 15-30 which I feel confident in saying its a heavy but not like a broomstick heavy like most people think. They are really good rods for the price but I do miss the bucoo micros those were some bad rods at a good price point and were made in the good ol USA