I'm looking to get feedback on Falcon's Cara Swim Jig rod for throwing small swimbaits like 3.8 and 4.8 inch Keitechs and other non-hollow baits on unweighted and weighted hooks. Right now I'm using the Cara finesse jig rod but want to dedicate that rod to dragging tubes and hula grubs. Is there another Cara that might perform better or is that swim jig rod "perfect' for 1/8th - 3/8th oz baits as stated? Oh and I use 10-12 lb. Sniper line. Thanks!

I have never used the rod mentioned but are you limiting your options to just Falcons? A custom build on a Rainshadow Revelation 72M would be a great rod for what you are wanting to do.

Yeah, I want to stick with Falcons because I know their rod actions - but I have fished many Loomis and Dobyns rods as well. I'd rather not go custom but it seems you recommend a med. power baitcast rod JG. What size line(s) do you throw on that rod with Keitechs?

12 lb Sniper. I find a rod with a little lighter tip like a medium power rod helps cast the small swimbaits further and keep fish hooked better with a little bit more parabolic bend. I have also thrown them on a Dobyns 684 CB and it worked good, but I think the 685 or 705 would be awesome for throwing them.

The Cara swim jig is a really versatile rod and would be fine.. I usually throw 3/8 oz. heads on the Amistad.

Yeah, I want to stick with Falcons because I know their rod actions - but I have fished many Loomis and Dobyns rods as well. I'd rather not go custom but it seems you recommend a med. power baitcast rod JG. What size line(s) do you throw on that rod with Keitechs?

 

I think the rod you want will work for you really well. I understand where you're at, there is a guy in our club that only uses Falcon rods, the actions are a little different and he told me once you get use to fishing them it is very hard to go to other rod brands.

I think the rod you want will work for you really well. I understand where you're at, there is a guy in our club that only uses Falcon rods, the actions are a little different and he told me once you get use to fishing them it is very hard to go to other rod brands.

 

 

Yes! I fish Dobyns for spinning (702, 742) and Falcons for casting - they definitely feel special. I do/did love the 705CB F glass rod though and believe it is one of those do-it-all rods. The tip is not quite right though for the 4" swimbaits, IMO and the 704CB glass is too soft, lol. The finesse jig rod works but I find it is better dedicated to tubes, finesse jigs, and small hula grubs. I'm sure I'll love the Falcon SJ rod but wanted to see if there might be something better. Thanks guys.

I own the Cara Swimjig rod.  It is a nice rod but feel that it fishes a little different than it's ratings.   I would say that it is more like a 1/4 - 1/2 oz rod.   Like most Falcon rods it does not have a quick shutoff into the backbone and tends to be a little more parabolic.   It fishes swimjigs well but I prefer the Head Turner even with it's shorter length.

I own the Cara Swimjig rod.  It is a nice rod but feel that it fishes a little different than it's ratings.   I would say that it is more like a 1/4 - 1/2 oz rod.   Like most Falcon rods it does not have a quick shutoff into the backbone and tends to be a little more parabolic.   It fishes swimjigs well but I prefer the Head Turner even with it's shorter length.

I've got the Head Turner but reserve that for more heavy cover fishing. I'm looking to throw the small swim baits mostly in open water a long distance. Maybe I'll look into the MMC 7'4" football jig rod as well.