OK ... well since it’s jumped around for the guys that want to cry about Falcon and China etc....
How about sticking to the facts
This is about the new Cara rods ...
Whos throwing them and what are your thoughts?
Last edited by Southcoast Bassin; 05-05-2021 at 07:22 AM. Reason: Cara
2008 Stratos 201 Pro XL
Evinrude 250
Well, I will attempt to add my personal thoughts. I guess I should state up front that I do not, and have never owned an American-made Falcon. So, I cant compare them. However, I will provide my opinion on the Falcons I own vs other rods I have used.
Here is what I have - 7' All Round Cara, 7 3 Deep Runner Cara, and a 6 10 topwater/finesse jig Expert.
I think they are fabulous rods, very very light and very balanced. The reel seats are nice (not thin and knubby like some others). 2 have full cork, which I like, and one is split. I am using these for spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and soft jerkbaits. Cant comment on sensitivity for bottom contact.
Just my opinion, but they are my favorite rods in that price range. I have tried a few other popular rods in the same range and I like Falcon the best. For bottom contact, I went with the Poison Adrena.
This should really get some folks worked up - I also have a couple of Exprides and I think the Falcons are very close. There, I said it. That should get the conversation redirected. The Exprides certainly have better fit and finish.
Falcons have a good warranty, too, for what thats worth.
BINGO...NUFF SAID...even for many $500-$800 + JDM rods from Megabass and many other brands. I was custom all USA made blanks and Japanese components for over 15 years, until I had to settle for MIC, MIV (Vietnam), MIT (Thailand) rods. I will actively look for MIJ if possible, but it is not realistic, thus I stick with avoiding/supporting the Corporate Institutions that I detest and disagree with, based upon my personal ethical/moral/spiritual standpoint.
FWIW and IMO, the Amistad 7'4" XXH (IIRC the length) I had was very light, very powerful, well built, with good/above average sensitivity, however it did not have the "fishable taper" that I expect from Falcon...granted Falcon hasn't been the same since Shikari went BK.